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Inorganic Salts

di-SODIUM TETRABORATE DECAHYDRATE (BORAX)

RA002462 CAS 1303-96-4 AR/ACS

Identity

Product code
RA002462
CAS number
1303-96-4
Grade
AR/ACS
Purity
99.5%
Molecular formula
Na2B4O7.10H2O
Molecular weight
381.37

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Solid —
Colour White crystalline —
Odour Odorless —
pH value 9.2 —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 62 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 320 °C °C
Density [g/cm3] 1.73 g/cm3 g/cm3

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit Method
Appearance A white crystalline powder — —
Sulphate (SO4) Max 0.005 % % —
Heavy metal Max 0.001 % % —
Arsenic (As) Max 0.0005 % % —
Calcium (Ca) Max 0.005 % % —
Copper (Cu) Max 0.0005 % % —
Iron (Fe) Max 0.0005 % % —
Ammonium (NH4) Max 0.001 % % —
Lead (Pb) Max 0.0005 % % —
Assay 99.5 - 103 % % acidimetric
Identity Passes test — —
Clarity of solution Passes test — —
Insoluble matter Max 0.005 % % —
pH (0.01 M solution; 25°C) 9.15 - 9.20 — —
pH 9.0 - 9.6 — —
Chloride (Cl) Max 0.0007 % % —
Phosphate (PO4) Max 0.001 % % —

Packaging

Pack size SKU
25 kg RA002462-PK-25KG
500 g RA002462-PK-500G
50 kg RA002462-PK-50KG
5 kg RA002462-PK-5KG