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Lithium metaborate

99.9% trace metals basis

Synonym(s):

Boric acid lithium salt

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Linear Formula:
LiBO2
CAS Number:
13453-69-5
Molecular Weight:
49.75
EC Number:
236-631-5
MDL number:
MFCD00011089
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
PubChem Substance ID:
24852338
NACRES:
NA.23
Assay:
99.9% trace metals basis
form:
powder

Quality Level

100

Assay

99.9% trace metals basis

form

powder

technique(s)

FTIR: suitable

impurities

≤1500 ppm Trace Metal Analysis

mp

845 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

[Li+].[O-]B=O

InChI

1S/BO2.Li/c2-1-3;/q-1;+1

InChI key

HZRMTWQRDMYLNW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Lithium metaborate (LMB) isa good ion conductor and wide bandgap insulator commonly used as a flux orsolvent to identify and characterize uranium and thorium-containing resistantminerals. LMB is also used as a chemical modifier during thegeneration of new compounds from clays and refractory materials. Because of itshigh optical damage thresholds, mechanical durability, and deep-ultraviolettransparency, it is a suitable material for non-linear optics.

Application

Lithium metaborate fusion can be used for the preparation of geological materials. The fusion of rock samples with LMB results in the formation of glasses that are easily soluble in dilute acids. This method allows the preparation of whole-rock solutions for rapid analysis.

LMB melt can be used in the synthesis of low-density γ-Al2O3 from high-density α-Al2O3 under high pressure.

LMB can be employed as a protective coating layer for lithium-ion battery cathode materials due to its chemical inertness in organic electrolytes.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H302,H318,H361fd

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Dam. 1 - Repr. 2

Storage Class Code

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

PRTR

Class I Designated Chemical Substances

JAN Code

205524-25G:
205524-BULK:
205524-VAR:
205524-100G:
205524-500G:

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MKCK4695
MKCG9382

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Xirui Wang et al.
Scientific reports, 10(1), 21518-21518 (2020-12-11)
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R Bojanowski et al.
TheScientificWorldJournal, 2, 1891-1905 (2003-08-16)
A simple and rapid method has been developed to determine 226Ra in rocks, soils, and sediments. Samples are decomposed by fusion with lithium metaborate and the melt is dissolved in a solution containing sulfates and citric acid. During the dissolution
M Prokić
Radiation protection dosimetry, 100(1-4), 265-268 (2002-10-18)
The main dosimetric characteristics are presented of newly prepared tissue-equivalent, highly sensitive thermoluminescent detector, Li,B4O7:Cu,Ag,P in the form of sintered pellets, developed at the Institute of Nuclear Sciences, Vinca. As a result of an advancement in the preparation procedure by
Oliver Reich
Current opinion in urology, 21(1), 27-30 (2010-11-04)
To report on the latest data in the recent literature regarding the so-called 'Greenlight laser vaporization of the prostate'. Specifically to comment on the evolution of the 80-W KTP (potassium-titanyl-phosphate) system to the more recent 120-W LBO (lithium triborate) system.
Thomas Hermanns et al.
The Journal of urology, 185(6), 2241-2247 (2011-04-19)
Technical modifications of the 120 W lithium-triborate laser have been implemented to increase power output, and prevent laser fiber degradation and loss of power output during laser vaporization of the prostate. However, visible alterations at the fiber tip and the
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