Description

Boron Oxide is a high-purity inorganic compound essential for advanced material synthesis and glass manufacturing. Its unique properties make it a critical precursor for producing borosilicate glass, ceramic glazes, and specialized fluxes. This material is vital for industries including electronics, specialty glass, and metallurgy, where precise chemical composition and reliable supply are paramount for product performance.

Application

• Glass & Ceramics Manufacturing: A primary raw material for producing heat-resistant borosilicate glass (e.g., laboratory glassware, optical lenses) and ceramic glazes.
• Metallurgy & Fluxes: Used as a fluxing agent to lower the melting point and improve the fluidity of slags in metal refining and welding rod coatings.
• Electronic Materials: Serves as a dopant source and a key component in the synthesis of boron-based semiconductors and dielectric materials.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for producing other boron compounds, such as boron halides and boron nitride.
• Nuclear Industry: Utilized in shielding materials and control rods due to boron's high neutron absorption cross-section.
• Flame Retardants: Incorporated into polymers and textiles to impart flame-retardant properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Boron Oxide
CAS No.	54566-73-3
Molecular Formula	B2O3
Molecular Weight	69.62 g/mol
Synonyms	Boric Anhydride; Diboron Trioxide; Boron Trioxide; Fused Boric Acid; Anhydrous Boric Acid; Boric Oxide; B2O3
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Boron Oxide is manufactured under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay and impurity profile analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all 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, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White powder or glassy lumps
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (B2O3)	≥ 98.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Iron (Fe)	≤ 50 ppm

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