Description

Lithium Borate Trihydrate is an inorganic salt compound valued for its role as a specialized precursor and fluxing agent in advanced material synthesis. Its significance lies in providing a controlled source of both lithium and borate ions, which are critical for modifying the properties of glasses, ceramics, and other inorganic matrices. This product is essential for manufacturers and research institutions in the glass, ceramics, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop materials with specific thermal, optical, or electrical characteristics. CAS NO 37195-62-3.

Application

• Glass and Ceramic Production: Acts as a fluxing agent to lower melting temperatures and modify thermal expansion coefficients in specialty glass and ceramic formulations.
• Laboratory Reagent: Serves as a buffer component and a source of lithium and borate ions in analytical chemistry and research applications.
• Electrolyte Additive: Used in the research and development of advanced lithium-ion battery electrolytes to improve stability and performance.
• Metalworking and Soldering Fluxes: Incorporated into flux compositions to clean metal surfaces and promote solder flow in high-temperature joining operations.
• Flame Retardant Synergist: Functions as an additive in polymer and material systems to enhance flame-retardant properties.
• Nuclear Industry: Utilized in shielding materials and neutron-absorbing applications due to the neutron capture cross-section of boron.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lithium Borate Trihydrate
CAS No.	37195-62-3
Molecular Formula	LiBO2·3H2O or Li2B4O7·3H2O
Molecular Weight	~ 137.58 g/mol (for LiBO2·3H2O)
Synonyms	Lithium Metaborate Trihydrate; Lithium Tetraborate Trihydrate; Boric Acid, Lithium Salt, Trihydrate; Lithium Boron Oxide Hydrate; LiBO2·3H2O; Li2B4O7·3H2O; Lithium Diborate Trihydrate
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Quality Control

Our Lithium Borate Trihydrate is produced under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. The product undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, loss on drying, and impurity profile analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 (LiBO2·3H2O)	≥ 98.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
pH (5% solution)	8.0 - 10.0
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.1 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.02 %

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