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Borax, MP Biomedicals™

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500 g

Description

Typically used as a buffer component. Borax, MP Biomedicals is a salt of boric acid. It has a co-complexing ability with other agents in water to form complex ions with various substances. It is also commonly utilized in chromatography and electrophoresis

Borax is typically used as a buffer component and in the manufacturing of glazes and enamels, in fireproofing of fabrics and wood, and in antiseptic and detergents.

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 1303-96-4
Molecular Formula Na2B4O7. 10H2O
Synonym Borax decahydrate, Sodium borate decahydrate, Sodium tetraborate, Sodium borate, Sodium biborate, Sodium pyroborate, Sodium tetraborate decahydrate

Specifications

Quantity 500 g
Physical Form White Powder
Solubility Information Anhydrous is slowly soluble in water; Decahydrate is soluble in water (1g/16mL at room temperature; 1g/0.6mL boiling water) or glycerol (1g/mL at room temperature). Insoluble in ethanol.
Formula Weight 381.4
Percent Purity ~99%

Safety and Handling

Recommended Storage Room Temperature (15-30°C), dessicate.
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