Description

Ammonium Tetraborate Tetrahydrate is a versatile inorganic boron compound widely used as a source of boron and ammonia in specialized industrial processes. Its value lies in its dual functionality and controlled reactivity, making it a critical precursor and additive in high-tech manufacturing. This product is essential for industries requiring precise boron chemistry, such as flame retardant formulation, ceramic glaze production, and specialty glass manufacturing.

Application

• As a key component in the formulation of intumescent and halogen-free flame retardants for plastics, textiles, and wood.
• As a fluxing agent and boron source in the production of specialty glasses, enamels, and ceramic glazes.
• As a corrosion inhibitor in aqueous systems and cooling water treatments.
• In the synthesis of other boron-based chemicals and complexes for various industrial applications.
• As a neutron absorber in nuclear applications, leveraging boron's high neutron capture cross-section.
• In electroplating solutions and metal surface treatment processes.
• As a laboratory reagent for analytical chemistry and research purposes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ammonium Tetraborate Tetrahydrate
CAS No.	12228-87-4
Molecular Formula	B4H20N2O11 or (NH4)2B4O7·4H2O
Molecular Weight	263.38 g/mol
Synonyms	Ammonium Borate Tetrahydrate; Diammonium Tetraborate Tetrahydrate; Tetraboric Acid, Diammonium Salt, Tetrahydrate; Ammonium Biborate; Boric Acid, Ammonium Salt; (NH4)2B4O7·4H2O; Ammonium Tetraborate
EINECS	235-420-0

Quality Control

Our Ammonium Tetraborate Tetrahydrate is manufactured under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. The product undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and physical characterization, to meet exacting customer specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking and degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong acids.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as (NH4)2B4O7·4H2O)	≥ 98.0 %
Boron Content (as B)	Contact for details
Ammonia Content (as NH3)	Contact for details
Water Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.1 %
pH (5% solution)	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	Contact for details

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