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• Catalog Number: ACMA00014304
• Chemical Name: Boron
• Category: Elements Nanoparticles
• Description: DryPowder; OtherSolid
• IUPAC Name: boron
• Molecular Weight: 10.81g/mol
• Molecular Formula: B
• Canonical SMILES: [B]
• InChI: InChI=1S/B
• InChIKey: ZOXJGFHDIHLPTG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Boiling Point: 4,000 °C
• Melting Point: 2,075 °C
• Purity: 99.9 %
• Density: Amorphous, 2.350 g/cu cm; alpha-rhombohedral, 2.46 g/cu cm; alpha-tetragonal, 2.31 g/cu cm; beta-rhombohedral, 2.35 g/cu cm
• Solubility: Insoluble in water; unaffected by aqueous hydrochloric and hydrofluoric acids; when finely divided it is soluble in boiling nitric and sulfuric acids and in molten metals such as copper, iron, magnesium, aluminum, calcium; reacts vigorously with fused sodium peroxide or with a fusion mixture of sodium carbonate or potassium nitrate;Soluble in concentrated nitric and sulfuric acids; insoluble in water, alcohol, ether
• Application: Boron serves multiple valuable purposes across various industries due to its unique properties. It is commonly used to enhance the hardness and strength of metals, serving as a crucial element in composites and high-strength materials used in aerospace construction, sporting equipment like golf clubs and fishing rods, and other applications requiring lightweight but robust components. In the field of pyrotechnics, amorphous boron is employed to create distinctive green flares. In healthcare and technology, boron is a key component in the creation of neodymium magnets used in MRI machines, cell phones, and optical media devices. Furthermore, boron plays a significant role in glass manufacturing, particularly in producing borosilicate glass known for its exceptional thermal resistance. It is also used in semiconductors and as a catalyst in chemical reactions such as olefin polymerization and alcohol dehydration. In agriculture, boron is an essential micronutrient for plants, influencing growth and development, while in other manufacturing processes, boron compounds find application in producing insulating fiberglass, bleach, adhesives, and even in constructing bulletproof vests and tank armor. Boron's interaction with various nutrients enhances its utility in fertilizers, making it crucial for plant health and crop yield.
• Average Particle Size: 80 nm
• Color Form: Polymorphic: alpha-rhombohedral form, clear red crystals; beta-rhombohedral form, black; alpha-tetragonal form, black, opaque crystals with metallic luster; amorphous form, black or dark brown powder; other crystal forms are known but not entirely characterized;Filaments, powder, whiskers, single crystals
• EC Number: 231-151-2
• Exact Mass: 11.009305g/mol
• Monoisotopic Mass: 11.009305g/mol
• Stability: Fairly stable at normal temperature.
• Vapor Pressure: 1.56X10-5 atm (0.0119 mm Hg) at 2140 °C