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CAS 12045-78-2

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Potassium tetraborate Tetrahydrate

Description:
Potassium tetraborate tetrahydrate, with the CAS number 12045-78-2, is an inorganic compound that consists of potassium, boron, and oxygen, and is commonly encountered as a white crystalline solid. It is a hydrated form of potassium tetraborate, containing four molecules of water for each formula unit. This compound is soluble in water, and its solutions are typically alkaline due to the presence of borate ions. Potassium tetraborate tetrahydrate is often used in various applications, including as a flux in metallurgy, a component in glass and ceramics production, and as a buffering agent in biochemical applications. It exhibits properties such as low toxicity and is generally considered safe for use in laboratory and industrial settings. Additionally, it can act as a source of boron in agricultural applications, promoting plant growth. Its stability and solubility make it a versatile compound in both chemical synthesis and practical applications.
Formula:B4H8K2O11
InChI:InChI=1/B4O7.2K.H2O/c5-1-9-3(7)11-4(8)10-2-6;;;/h;;;1H2/q-2;2*+1;
Synonyms:
  • 2,4,6-Trioxa-1,3,5,7-Tetraboraheptane-3,5-Diolate, 1,7-Dioxo-, Dipotassium Salt, Monohydrate
  • Boric acid (H<sub>2</sub>B<sub>4</sub>O<sub>7</sub>), dipotassium salt, tetrahydrate
  • Boricacid,dipotassiumsalttetrahydrate
  • Boron potassium oxide (B<sub>4</sub>K<sub>2</sub>O<sub>7</sub>), tetrahydrate
  • DiPotassium tetraborate Tetrahydrate
  • POTASSIUM BIBORATE Tetrahydrate
  • POTASSIUM BORATE Tetrahydrate
  • Potassium tetraborate (K<sub>2</sub>B<sub>4</sub>O<sub>7</sub>) tetrahydrate
  • Potassium tetraborate hydrate
  • Potassium tetraborate-4-Hydrate
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