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Lithium tetraborate, Puratronic™, 99.998% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals 010744A1
Description
Used in the laboratory as LB (Lithium borate) buffer for gel electrophoresis of DNA and RNA. Employed in the borax fusion method to modify mineral powder samples for analysis by WDXRF (Wavelength Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence) Spectroscopy. Acts as an ingredient in the manufacture of glasses and ceramics. Useful fod dissolving basic oxides such as CaO and MgO. A mixture of lithium metaborate and lithium tetraborate is useful for dissolving most of the inorganic oxides to enable spectrochemical analysis.
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
Lithium Tetraborate | |
White | |
Powder | |
99.998% (Metals Basis) | |
MFCD00011083 | |
[Li+].[Li+].[O-][B-]12O[B+]O[B-]([O-])(O[B+]O1)O2 | |
169.11 | |
2.4g/cm3 at 20°C |
930°C | |
12007-60-2 | |
1 kg | |
B4Li2O7 | |
RDZCISUGRQUANA-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
dilithium(1+) bicyclo[3.3.1]tetraboroxane-3,7-bis(ylium)-1,5-diuide-1,5-bis(olate) | |
169.12 |
Chemical Identifiers
12007-60-2 | |
169.11 | |
RDZCISUGRQUANA-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
[Li+].[Li+].[O-][B-]12O[B+]O[B-]([O-])(O[B+]O1)O2 |
B4Li2O7 | |
MFCD00011083 | |
dilithium(1+) bicyclo[3.3.1]tetraboroxane-3,7-bis(ylium)-1,5-diuide-1,5-bis(olate) |
Safety and Handling
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. This material and/or its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
H302-H315-H319-H335: Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
EINECSNumber : 234-514-3
RUO – Research Use Only