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Lithium tetraborate, 99% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Used in the laboratory as LB (Lithium borate) buffer for gel electrophoresis of DNA and RNA. Employed in the borax fusion method to modify mineral powder samples for analysis by WDXRF (Wavelength Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence) Spectroscopy. Acts as an ingredient in the manufacture of glasses and ceramics. Useful fod dissolving basic oxides such as CaO and MgO. A mixture of lithium metaborate and lithium tetraborate is useful for dissolving most of the inorganic oxides to enable spectrochemical analysis.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 930°C |
Color | White |
Physical Form | Powder |
Quantity | 50 g |
Assay Percent Range | 99% (Metals basis) |
Solubility Information | Moderately soluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 169.12 |
Density | 2.4 g/cm3 at 20°C |
Chemical Name or Material | Lithium tetraborate |
Safety and Handling
- Lithium tetraborate
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Reproductive toxicity Category 2
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H361d-Suspected of damaging the unborn child.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Boron lithium oxide
RUO – Research Use Only