Description

Decahydrodecaborate, Ammonium salt is an inorganic boron compound with the CAS registry number 12008-61-6. This specialty chemical is valued for its role as a precursor in advanced materials synthesis and its utility in specialized chemical processes. It is primarily sought by manufacturers and research institutions in the fields of neutron capture therapy, semiconductor doping, and the development of high-energy materials.

Application

• Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT): Serves as a critical boron-10 source for targeted cancer treatment research and pharmaceutical development.
• Semiconductor Industry: Used as a doping agent or precursor for boron-containing thin films in electronic and optoelectronic devices.
• High-Energy Materials: Acts as a component in pyrotechnic compositions and propellant formulations.
• Chemical Synthesis: Functions as a versatile reagent for introducing boron clusters into organic and inorganic molecules.
• Nuclear Shielding & Moderation: Utilized in research applications for neutron shielding due to the high neutron cross-section of boron-10.
• Catalysis Research: Investigated as a catalyst or catalyst support in various hydrogenation and dehydrogenation reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Decahydrodecaborate, Ammonium salt
CAS No.	12008-61-6
Molecular Formula	B10H10·2NH3 or (NH4)2B10H10
Molecular Weight	180.54 g/mol (for (NH4)2B10H10)
Synonyms	Ammonium decahydrodecaborate; Diammonium decahydrodecaborate; Decaborane(14) diammoniate; Ammonium decaborane; B10H10·2NH3; (NH4)2B10H10; Decaborane diammoniate
EINECS	234-521-7

Quality Control

Our Decahydrodecaborate, Ammonium salt is produced under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including NMR spectroscopy, ICP-MS for elemental analysis, and titrimetric methods. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) in a desiccator for long-term storage to prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95.0 %
Boron-10 Enrichment	Natural abundance or enriched grades available
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0 %

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.