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Product Short Description: Boron oxide is a colorless glassy solid that is used as an insecticide fluxing agent and bonding agent.
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Boron oxide is a colorless glassy solid that is used as an insecticide  fluxing agent  and bonding agent. It is also known as boric oxide or boria. Boron oxide (B₂O₃), also known as boric oxide or diboron trioxide, is a colorless, glassy solid formed by the dehydration of boric acid. It is a key compound used in various industries, including glass, ceramics, and electronics, and is known for its high-temperature resistance and ability to act as a fluxing agent. 

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APPLICATION::

Glass and Ceramics:

  • Borosilicate Glass: Boron oxide is a key ingredient in borosilicate glass, known for its high thermal resistance and chemical durability, making it suitable for applications like laboratory glassware, cookware, and ovenware. 
  • Fluxing Agent: It acts as a flux in the production of glass and enamels, lowering the melting temperature and improving the flow of the molten materials. 
  • Glass Fibers: Boron oxide is used as an additive in glass fibers, including optical fibers. 
  • Ceramic Applications: It's used as a bonding agent in the hot isostatic pressing of boron nitride ceramics and as a flux for glazes and enamels. 
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Chemical Synthesis and Catalysis:

  • Starting Material: Boron oxide serves as a starting material for the synthesis of other boron compounds, such as boron carbide. 
  • Acid Catalyst: It acts as an acid catalyst in organic synthesis and the preparation of boron halides, sodium borohydride, metallic borates, and borate esters. 
  • Chemical Intermediate: It's used as a chemical intermediate in the production of boron halides, esters, carbide, nitride, and metallic borides. 
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATON::

  • Chemical Formula: B2O3
  • CAS Number: 1303-86-2
  • Appearance: Colorless, semi-transparent glassy lumps or hard white odorless crystals.
  • Molecular Weight: 69.62 g/mol
  • Melting Point: ~450 °C (lit.)
  • Boiling Point: ~1860 °C (lit.)
  • Density: ~2.46 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
  • Bulk Density: ~900-1100 kg/m3
  • Solubility: Moderately soluble in water
  • Hygroscopic: Yes 
  • B2O3 Content: 98.00% min
  • SO4 Content: 500 ppm max
  • Cl Content: 10 ppm max
  • Fe Content: 35 ppm max 
  • Size Content +0.250 mm: 35.00% max 
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Other Applications:

  • Insecticide: Boron oxide can be used as an insecticide, targeting the nervous system of insects. 
  • Dopant in Semiconductors: It's used as a dopant in semiconductor materials. 
  • High-Temperature Lubricants: Boron oxide is used as an additive in high-temperature lubricants. 
  • Nuclear Waste Glasses: Boron oxide is commonly substituted for silica in nuclear waste glasses, improving their properties. 
  • Protective Coating: Boron oxide can be used to protect carbon anodes from air oxidation. 
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