Description

Barium Boron Oxide is an inorganic compound with the CAS registry number 13701-59-2, primarily utilized as a specialized precursor and additive in advanced material synthesis. This compound is valued for its ability to modify the physical and chemical properties of glass, ceramics, and other inorganic matrices. It is a critical material for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the electronics, specialty glass, and ceramic engineering sectors seeking to enhance product performance.

Application

• Specialty Glass Manufacturing: Acts as a fluxing agent and modifier to improve thermal stability, chemical resistance, and optical properties in borosilicate and other technical glasses.
• Advanced Ceramics: Used as a sintering aid and dopant to control grain growth and enhance the dielectric or mechanical properties of electronic and structural ceramics.
• Phosphors and Luminescent Materials: Serves as a host lattice component or flux in the synthesis of certain inorganic phosphors for lighting and display applications.
• Electronics and Semiconductor Precursors: Employed in the deposition of thin films or as a starting material for barium borate-based nonlinear optical crystals.
• Research & Development: A key reagent in material science research for developing new inorganic compounds, glasses, and ceramic composites.
• Flame Retardant Synergist: Can be used in combination with other compounds in certain polymer formulations to improve flame-retardant efficacy.

Basic Information

Product Name	Barium Boron Oxide
CAS No.	13701-59-2
Molecular Formula	BaB2O4 (common representation)
Molecular Weight	222.95 g/mol (for BaB2O4)
Synonyms	Barium Borate; Barium Diborate; Barium Metaborate; Barium Boron Oxide; Barium(II) Borate; Dibarium Tetraborate; 13701-59-2; BBO (in context of materials)
EINECS	237-222-4

Quality Control

Our Barium Boron Oxide is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for industrial applications. Each lot is analyzed for key parameters including purity, metallic impurities, and physical characteristics. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing the specific test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as BaB2O4)	≥ 98.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Iron (Fe)	≤ 50 ppm

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