Description

Potassiumborate CAS NO 12712-38-8 is an inorganic salt compound widely utilized for its unique chemical properties. It serves as a crucial source of both potassium and boron, essential elements in various industrial and agricultural processes. This product is particularly valuable for manufacturers in the glass, ceramics, and fertilizer industries, where it acts as a fluxing agent and a micronutrient source.

Application

• As a fluxing agent in the production of specialty glasses and ceramic glazes to lower melting temperatures.
• As a source of boron and potassium micronutrients in agricultural fertilizers and foliar sprays.
• As a fire retardant additive in polymers, textiles, and wood treatment formulations.
• In the formulation of metalworking fluids and corrosion inhibitors.
• As a buffering agent and component in detergent and cleaning product formulations.
• In the synthesis of other boron-containing compounds and chemical intermediates.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassiumborate
CAS No.	12712-38-8
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Potassium Borate; Boron Potassium Oxide; Potassium Tetraborate; Potassium Metaborate; Potassium Polyborate; Boric Acid, Potassium Salt; Potassium Boron Oxide; KBorate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Potassiumborate is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. The product undergoes rigorous analytical testing to meet relevant industrial specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White powder or granules
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as K₂O and B₂O₃)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Water Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Particle Size (Typical)	Contact for details

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