Name | Anhydrous Borax |
Synonyms | disodium B4-Na2-O7 Antipyoninum heptahydrate anhydrousborax Anhydrous Borax Anhydrous borax borax(anhydrous) boron(+3) cation oxygen(-2) anion Sodium tetraborate Disodium tetraborate,anhydrous borates,tetra,sodiumsalt,anhydrous borates,tetra,sodiumsalts(anhydrous) borates,tetra,sodiumsalts(pentahydrate) disodium bicyclo[3.3.1]tetraboroxane-3,7-diolate 2,4,6-trioxa-1,3,5,7-tetraboraheptane-3,5-diolate, 1,7-dioxo-, disodium salt |
CAS | 1330-43-4 |
EINECS | 215-540-4 |
InChI | InChI=1/B4O7.2Na/c5-1-7-3-9-2(6)10-4(8-1)11-3;;/q-2;2*+1 |
InChIKey | UQGFMSUEHSUPRD-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Molecular Formula | B4Na2O7 |
Molar Mass | 201.22 |
Density | 2.367 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Melting Point | 741 °C (lit.) |
Boling Point | 1575°C |
Flash Point | 1575°C |
Water Solubility | 26 g/L (20 ºC) |
Solubility | H2O: 0.1M at20°C, clear, colorless |
Vapor Presure | 7.3 hPa (1200 °C) |
Appearance | White solid |
Specific Gravity | 2.367 |
Color | White |
Exposure Limit | ACGIH: TWA 2 mg/m3; STEL 6 mg/m3NIOSH: TWA 1 mg/m3 |
Maximum wavelength(λmax) | ['λ: 260 nm Amax: ≤0.020', , 'λ: 280 nm Amax: ≤0.015'] |
Merck | 14,8590 |
PH | 9.0-10.5 (25℃, 0.1M in H2O) |
Storage Condition | Store at +5°C to +30°C. |
Stability | Stable. Incompatible with powdered metals. |
Sensitive | Hygroscopic |
Refractive Index | 1.501 |
MDL | MFCD00081185 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | White crystals or vitreous. A- orthorhombic crystal, relative density 2.28, melting point 742.5 ℃. B- orthorhombic crystal, relative density 2.75, melting point 664 ℃. Strong hygroscopicity. Soluble in water, slowly dissolved in methanol, can form a concentration of 13% ~ 16% of the solution. |
Use | Used as an analytical reagent, but also for borax ball test |
Risk Codes | R62 - Possible risk of impaired fertility R63 - Possible risk of harm to the unborn child R36/38 - Irritating to eyes and skin. R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. R61 - May cause harm to the unborn child R60 - May impair fertility |
Safety Description | S36/37 - Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. S23 - Do not breathe vapour. S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) S53 - Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use. |
UN IDs | UN 1760 8/PG 2 |
WGK Germany | 1 |
RTECS | ED4588000 |
FLUKA BRAND F CODES | 34 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 28401100 |
Reference Show more | 1. Chen Liang, Zhang Wei, Chen Yuantao, et al. Optimization of Foam Separation of Lycium barbarum Acidic Polysaccharides by Response Surface Methodology [J]. Research and Development 2014 of Natural Products (6). 2. Zhang Ningying, Gao Haiyan, Chen Hangjun. Effects of Ozone Treatment on Storage Quality and Antioxidant Enzyme Activities of Blueberries [J]. Chinese Journal of Food Science, 2017, 17(008):170-176. 3. [IF = 7.514] Jing-Nan Ren et al."Extraction of orange pectin based on the interaction between sodium caseinate and pectin." Food Chem. 2019 Jun;283:265 4. [IF = 4.759] Feng Huo et al."Enhanced light-emitting induced fluorescence detection system with capillary electrophoresis." J Chromatogr A. 2020 May;1619:460935 |
white crystals or vitreous. a orthorhombic crystal, relative density 2. 28, melting point 742.5 ℃. B orthorhombic crystal, relative density 2. 75. Melting point 664 ℃. Strong hygroscopicity. Soluble in water, slowly dissolved in methanol, can form a concentration of 13% ~ 16% of the solution.
melting method industrial borax is put into a melting furnace, and melt dehydration is carried out under normal pressure. The dehydration temperature control part flows out, and is cooled in a stainless steel tank, then the roller crusher is finely crushed and screened to the required fineness to obtain the finished anhydrous borax product.
used in the manufacture of high quality glass, enamel powder, flux, non-ferrous metals and alloys flux.
packed in a multi-layer paper bag lined with a polyethylene plastic film barrier. 25kg net weight per bag. Storage and transport should pay attention to strict moisture. See sodium tetraborate decahydrate for others.
NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
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toxicity | see sodium tetraborate decahydrate. |
use | used to make high-quality glass, enamel, flux, flux for non-ferrous metals and alloys, etc. used to extract boron and boron compounds used as analytical reagent, also used in borax ball test for medicine, metallurgy, tanning, ceramics, textile and food preservation agent. |
production method | melting method puts industrial borax into a melting furnace, melts and dehydrates under normal pressure, and the dehydration temperature is controlled above 750 ℃. The molten borax flows out from the bottom of the melting furnace and is cooled in the stainless steel tank. After being roughly crushed by a jaw crusher, it is finely crushed by a roller crusher and screened to the required fineness to produce anhydrous borax products. Its NaB4O7 · 10H2O [heating] → Na2B4O7 10H2O ↑ |
toxic substance data | information provided by: pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov (external link) |