Description

Lithium Orthoborate is an inorganic lithium salt of orthoboric acid, a specialized chemical compound valued for its unique lithium and borate chemistry. This material is particularly significant for its role as a precursor in advanced material synthesis and as a component in specialty glass and ceramic formulations. It is essential for manufacturers and researchers in the fields of solid-state electrolytes for batteries, high-performance glass and ceramic fluxes, and as a catalyst or reagent in organic synthesis.

Application

• Solid-State Electrolytes: A key precursor material in the research and development of lithium-ion conducting ceramics and glasses for next-generation solid-state batteries.
• Specialty Glass & Ceramics: Acts as a fluxing agent and network modifier in the production of borosilicate glasses, sealing glasses, and low-temperature co-fired ceramics (LTCC).
• Chemical Synthesis: Utilized as a reagent or catalyst in organic synthesis, particularly in reactions where a source of both lithium and borate is required.
• High-Temperature Lubricants & Additives: A potential component in the formulation of high-temperature lubricants and anti-wear additives.
• Flame Retardants: Can be incorporated as a synergist in flame-retardant polymer compositions.
• Laboratory & Research: Serves as a high-purity starting material for academic and industrial research in materials science and inorganic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lithium Orthoborate
CAS No.	15293-74-0
Molecular Formula	Li3BO3
Molecular Weight	79.72 g/mol
Synonyms	Lithium Borate; Trilithium Borate; Boron Lithium Oxide (Li3BO3); Trilithium Orthoborate; Lithium Metaborate (common misnomer); Li3BO3; Orthoboric Acid, Trilithium Salt
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Lithium Orthoborate is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency and meets high-purity standards suitable for advanced material applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic nature, this material must be stored in a cool, dry place, ideally under an inert atmosphere or in a desiccator to prevent moisture absorption. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Li3BO3)	≥ 98.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Particle Size (D50)	Contact for details
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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