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Ammonium pentaborate tetrahydrate, 98%
Description
Ammonium pentaborate is used in the preparation of both wet and dry electrolytic capacitors, flame proofing, gunning and patching compounds for extending the life of basic refractories. Used in the preparation of special welding, soldering and brazing fluxes for stainless steel or various non-ferrous metals, where alkali borates cannot be used.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 110°C |
| Color | White |
| Physical Form | Powder |
| Quantity | 2 kg |
| Linear Formula | (NH4)2B10O16·4H2O |
| Solubility Information | Soluble only in water. |
| Formula Weight | 272.15 (200.09 Anhydrous) |
| Percent Purity | ≥99% |
| Density | 1.58 g/mL |
| Chemical Name or Material | Ammonium pentaborate tetrahydrate |
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