Description

Cesium Dodecahydrododecaborate is an inorganic cesium salt of the dodecahydrododecaborate anion, a member of the polyhedral borane family. This compound is valued for its high boron content and unique chemical stability, making it a critical precursor in advanced materials synthesis and nuclear applications. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of neutron capture therapy, semiconductor doping, and the development of high-energy materials.

Application

• Neutron Capture Therapy (NCT): Serves as a potential boron carrier agent for targeted cancer treatment due to its high boron-10 content.
• Semiconductor Industry: Used as a doping agent or precursor for depositing boron-containing thin films in electronic devices.
• Materials Science Research: Acts as a key starting material for synthesizing novel metal-boride clusters and boron-rich compounds.
• Nuclear Shielding & Moderation: Investigated for applications in radiation shielding and neutron moderation materials.
• High-Energy Materials: Explored as a component in pyrotechnic formulations and propellant additives.
• Catalysis: May function as a catalyst or catalyst support in specialized hydrogenation or dehydrogenation reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cesium Dodecahydrododecaborate
CAS No.	12008-75-2
Molecular Formula	Cs₂B₁₂H₁₂
Molecular Weight	414.11 g/mol
Synonyms	Cesium Dodecaborate; Dicesium Dodecahydrododecaborate; Cesium Boron Hydride; Cs₂[B₁₂H₁₂]; Cesium Closo-Dodecaborate
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Quality Control

Our Cesium Dodecahydrododecaborate is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific lot results are provided to guarantee the material meets your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) to prevent moisture absorption and degradation. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (Cesium Dodecahydrododecaborate)	≥ 95.0%
Boron-10 Isotopic Enrichment	Natural abundance or enriched grades available
Moisture Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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