LM2718 Lithium Metaborate (LiBO2) Powder (CAS 13453-69-5)

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.

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Lithium Metaborate Specifications:

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.

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