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Sodium tetraborate pentahydrate

Description:
Sodium tetraborate pentahydrate, commonly known as borax, is a white crystalline compound with the chemical formula Na2B4O7·5H2O. It is characterized by its solubility in water, forming a mildly alkaline solution. This compound typically appears as colorless or white crystals and has a slightly sweet taste. Borax is often used in various applications, including as a cleaning agent, a flux in metallurgy, and as a component in glass and ceramics production. It also serves as a pH buffer in swimming pools and as a preservative in some applications. In terms of safety, borax is generally considered to have low toxicity, but it can cause irritation to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract upon exposure. Its chemical structure features boron, sodium, and oxygen, contributing to its unique properties and reactivity. Overall, sodium tetraborate pentahydrate is a versatile compound with significant industrial and household uses.
Formula:B4Na2O7·5H2O
InChI:InChI=1/BHO3.2Na.5H2O/c2-1(3)4;;;;;;;/h2H;;;5*1H2/q-2;2*+1;;;;;
InChI key:QZSYXKPOZFXCDM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:B(=O)OB([O-])OB([O-])OB=O.O.O.O.O.O.[Na+].[Na+]
Synonyms:
  • Borax Pentahydrate
  • Boric acid (H2B4O7), disodium salt, pentahydrate
  • Boric acid (H<sub>2</sub>B<sub>4</sub>O<sub>7</sub>), disodium salt, pentahydrate
  • Boron sodium oxide (B4Na2O7), pentahydrate
  • Boron sodium oxide (B<sub>4</sub>Na<sub>2</sub>O<sub>7</sub>), hydrate (1:5)
  • Boron sodium oxide (B<sub>4</sub>Na<sub>2</sub>O<sub>7</sub>), pentahydrate
  • Disodium tetraborate pentahydrate
  • Ds-Ps
  • Etibor 48
  • Neobor
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Found 4 products.
  • Sodium tetraborate pentahydrate

    Controlled Product
    CAS:
    Formula:B4H10Na2O12
    Purity:98%
    Color and Shape:Solid
    Molecular weight:291.2957

    Ref: IN-DA00161K

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  • Sodium Tetraboratepentahydrate

    Controlled Product
    CAS:
    Sodium Tetraboratepentahydrate
    Formula:B4H10Na2O12
    Purity:99.90%
    Color and Shape:Solid
    Molecular weight:291.3

    Ref: 54-OR1024440

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  • Sodium tetraborate pentahydrate

    Controlled Product
    CAS:
    Sodium tetraborate pentahydrate is an inorganic boron compound. It is also an excellent nonlinear optical crystal material suitable for applications in the optoelectronics field.

    Ref: TM-TYD-10233

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  • Sodium Tetraborate Pentahydrate (Borax Pentahydrate) extrapure AR, 99.5%

    Controlled Product
    CAS:
    Formula:Na2B4O7·5H2O
    Purity:min.99.5%
    Color and Shape:White, Crystaline powder, Clear, Colourless
    Molecular weight:291.3

    Ref: SR-29701

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