Synonyms: Basilit B, boracic acid, orthoboric acid, boron trihydroxide, borofax, bortrac, Dia flea-mate, flea prufe, trihydroxyborane, trihydroxyborone, three elephant, hydrogen orthoborate, NCI-C56417, sassolite, Acidum boricum
Molecular formula: H3BO3
Molecular Weight: 61.83
CAS No: 10043-35-3
Molecular structure:
Appearance: Colourless or white odourless crystalline solid
Melting point: 171 C
Boiling point: Ca. 300 C (decomposes)
Specific gravity: 1.44
Vapour pressure: 2.6 mm Hg at 20 C
Water solubility: 63.5 g/l at 30 C
Stability: Stable. Non-flammable. Reacts violently with potassium, acid anhydrides. Incompatible with water, strong bases, alkali metals. Moisture sensitive. Hygroscopic.
Specification: (First grade)
H3BO3Content: 99.6_100.8%min
SO2: 0.10%max
Cl: 0.05%max
Fe: 0.002%max
Water Insoluble: 0.01%max %
Packing: 50kg/bag