Description

Lithium Tetraborate Trihydrate is a high-purity inorganic salt primarily used as a specialized fluxing agent and analytical reagent. Its value lies in its ability to form stable, low-melting-point glasses with metal oxides, which is critical for precise elemental analysis and material synthesis. This product is essential for industries requiring rigorous sample preparation for spectroscopic techniques and for manufacturers of specialty glasses and ceramics.

Application

• Fusion Flux for XRF and AA Analysis: As a primary flux for preparing homogeneous glass beads or discs from solid samples for accurate elemental determination.
• Sample Preparation for ICP-OES/ICP-MS: Used in the fusion digestion of refractory materials like ores, cements, and ceramics prior to analysis.
• Specialty Glass and Ceramic Formulation: Acts as a flux and glass former to modify melting points and thermal properties in technical glass production.
• Laboratory Reagent: Serves as a high-purity chemical for research and development in inorganic synthesis and materials science.
• Electrolyte Additive: Potential use in specialized battery research and electrochemistry applications.
• Single Crystal Growth: Employed as a component in fluxes for growing specific crystalline materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lithium Tetraborate Trihydrate
CAS No.	12007-61-3
Molecular Formula	Li2B4O7 · 3H2O
Molecular Weight	255.37 g/mol
Synonyms	Lithium Borate Trihydrate; Tetraboric Acid Dilithium Salt Trihydrate; Dilithium Tetraborate Trihydrate; Lithium Tetraborate 3-Hydrate; Li2B4O7.3H2O; Borate (B4O72-), dilithium, trihydrate; Lithium Boron Oxide Hydrate
EINECS	234-514-3

Quality Control

Our Lithium Tetraborate Trihydrate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for analytical and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent moisture absorption and caking.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Li2B4O7·3H2O)	≥ 99.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 21.5%
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.01%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.001%
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.002%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.001%
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.001%

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