Calcium metaborate
SIAL/11618 - technical, 39-44% B2O3 basis, 31-37% CaO basis, powder
Synonym: Calcium borate
CAS Number: 13701-64-9
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): B2CaO4 · 2H2O
Molecular Weight: 161.73
EC Number: 237-224-5
MDL Number: MFCD00049397
Linear Formula: Ca(BO2)2 · 2H2O
Product Type: Chemical
composition | B2O3, 39-44% |
CaO, 31-37% | |
form | powder |
grade | technical |
InChI | 1S/2BO2.Ca/c2*2-1-3;/q2*- |
InChI key | ILOKQJWLMPPMQU-UHFFFAOYSA |
Quality Level | 100 |
SMILES string | [Ca++].[O-]B=O.[O-]B=O |
Application: | • Calcium metaborate can be used as an additive to improve the performance of nickel-metal hydride batteries. • It is used as a precursor to synthesize calcium hexaboride (CaB6) by electro-reduction that can be used as high capacity anode for aqueous primary batteries. • It can also be employed in the preparation of calcium-doped borate glass for thermoluminescent dosimeters (TLD). |
Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
Symbol | GHS07 |
Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statements | H315 - H319 - H335 |
Precautionary statements | P261 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
Hazard Codes | Xi |
Risk Statements | 36/37/38 |
Safety Statements | 26 |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
UNSPSC | 12352302 |