Lithium borate

Agent Name
Lithium borate
CAS Number
12007-60-2
Formula
B4-Li2-O7
Major Category
Metals
Lithium borate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Lithium tetraborate; Boric acid (H2B407), dilithium salt; Boron lithium oxide (B4Li2O7); Dilithium tetraborate; Lithum tetraborate pentahydrate; Boron lithium oxide, pentahydrate; [ChemIDplus] Lithium biborate; [Merck Index]
Category
Metalloid Compounds (Boron)
Description
Pentahydrate: White solid; [Merck Index] Hygroscopic solid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used in enamels; [Merck Index]
Comments
The pentahydrate is CAS# 1303-94-2; [Merck Index] A skin and strong eye irritant; Targets the CNS, kidney, and testes; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Lithium." See "Sodium borate, pentahydrate."
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