Lithium Metaborate Description:
Lithium Metaborate is a white powder with a molecular formula of LiBO2. It has excellent thermal stability, with a melting point of 845°C and a relative density of 1.397g/cm3. Lithium Metaborate can be used as a fluxing agent. In addition, the product is also used in ceramic materials and pharmaceutical industries.
Stanford Advanced Materials (SAM) is a leading supplier of Lithium Metaborate across the world who has over two decades in the manufacture and sale of high-quality Lithium Metaborate so you can rest assured to buy the Lithium Metaborate provided by SAM.
Lithium Metaborate Specifications:
CAS Number
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13453-69-5
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Molecular formula
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LiBO2
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Molecular weight
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49.75
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Appearance
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White powder
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Density
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1.397 g/cm3
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Melting point
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845 °C
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Solubility
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25.7 g/l (20 °C)
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Lithium Metaborate Applications:
Fusion Sample Preparation (XRF/ICP Analysis):
Primarily used as a flux to dissolve geological, cement, and mineral samples for accurate elemental analysis via X-ray fluorescence (XRF) or inductively coupled plasma (ICP) techniques.
Glass and Ceramic Manufacturing:
Utilized in the production of specialty glasses and ceramics where borate compounds are required for their thermal and chemical properties.
Chemical Synthesis:
Acts as a reagent or intermediate in certain inorganic synthesis processes involving borates and lithium compounds.
Lithium Metaborate Packaging
Our Lithium Metaborate is carefully handled during storage and transportation to preserve the quality of our product in its original condition.
FAQs
Q1: What is Lithium Metaborate?
A: Lithium Metaborate (LiBO₂, CAS 13453-69-5) is an inorganic compound widely used as a flux for fusion sample preparation in analytical chemistry, especially in XRF and ICP techniques.
Q2: What is its main application?
A: It serves as a flux to dissolve complex mineral or inorganic samples, enabling the preparation of homogenous glass discs or solutions for accurate elemental analysis.
Q3: Why is Lithium Metaborate preferred as a flux?
A: Lithium Metaborate has a low melting point and excellent solubility for many oxides, making it ideal for creating consistent fusion beads. It’s especially effective for high-silica or refractory samples.
Safety information
Signal word
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Warning
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Hazard statements
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H315-H319-H335
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Precautionary statements
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P261-P280-P305+P351+P338-P304+P340-P405-P501
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Personal protective equipment
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Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)
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RIDADR
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NONH for all modes of transport
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WGK Germany
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WGK 1
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