Name | Potassium metaborate |
Synonyms | metaborateanhydrous Potassium metaborate (Potassiooxy)boron oxide POTASSIUM METABORATE PURE boric acid, potassium salt boricacid(hbo2),potassiumsalt boranolate, oxo-, potassium salt Boric acid (HBO2), potassium salt |
CAS | 13709-94-9 |
EINECS | 237-262-2 |
InChI | InChI=1/BO2.K/c2-1-3;/q-1;+1 |
Molecular Formula | BH2KO2 |
Molar Mass | 83.92 |
Density | 1.178 |
Appearance | white hexagonal crystals |
Storage Condition | Room Temprature |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Character white loose powder or crystal. relative density 1.178 solubility: soluble in water and slowly decomposable hydrogen, slightly soluble in methanol and ethanol, almost insoluble in ether, benzene, Tetrahydrofuran, methyl ether and other hydrocarbons. |
Hazard Symbols | Xn - Harmful |
Risk Codes | R63 - Possible risk of harm to the unborn child R36 - Irritating to the eyes |
Safety Description | S28 - After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap-suds. S36/39 - |
EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
toxic substance data | information provided by: pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov (external link) |