Lithium metaborate

Lithium metaborate

Lithium borate; Boric acid lithium salt

CAS 13453-69-5

Chemical Formula LiBO2

Molecular Weight 49.75 g/mol

Lithium metaborate (LiBO2) is a chemical compound used as a flux for dissolving materials, particularly in analytical chemistry. It's a white, hygroscopic powder that acts as a strong base, facilitating the dissolution of substances resistant to acid digestion. It's commonly used in high-temperature fusions for sample preparation in techniques like X-ray fluorescence (XRF).

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Industrial Uses

1. Performance Chemicals

  • XRF Analysis: Lithium metaborate is often combined with lithium tetraborate to create fusion fluxes. These fluxes are used to dissolve solid samples, particularly those containing oxides like silica, alumina, and various others, into a molten state for analysis using XRF, AAS, ICP-OES, ICP-AES, and ICP-MS
  • Flux samples: Lithium metaborate (LiBO2) is primarily used in chemical synthesis as a flux for sample preparation in analytical techniques like X-ray fluorescence (XRF) and as a component in fusion mixtures for dissolving refractory materials.

2. Pharmaceuticals

  • Flux in Sample Analysis: Lithium metaborate is commonly used as a fused compound or a component in assays. It's used in the borax fusion method to vitrify mineral powder specimens for analysis by WDXRF spectroscopy

3. Metal Treatment

  • Dissolving Oxides: Lithium metaborate is effective at dissolving many acidic oxides (like SiO2, Al2O3, Fe2O3) and some basic oxides, making it useful for analyzing the composition of various metal-containing materials. 
  • Fusion Technique: It's often used in the fusion method, where the sample is mixed with lithium metaborate and heated to a high temperature, forming a fused bead. This bead is then analyzed using spectroscopic techniques.
  • Analyzing Metals in Soils and Sediments: It's used in the analysis of metals present in soils and sediments, helping to determine their composition and potential contamination levels.

4. Pulp & Paper solutions

  • Sample Preparation for Analysis: In the pulp and paper industry, various materials like wood, chemicals, and paper products are analyzed to ensure quality and identify potential issues. Lithium metaborate is used as a flux in XRF analysis to prepare these samples.

Specifications

Assay 98%
Appearance White crystalline powder or granules
Odor Odorless
Boiling Point Decomposes at high temperatures
Melting Point 845°C
Density 2.4 g/cm3
Solubility Soluble in water
Viscosity Not applicable
Flash Point Not flammable

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FAQs

1. What is the current price of Lithium metaborate in India?
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2. Where can I buy Lithium metaborate in India?
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3. What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for Lithium metaborate? 
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4. How can I ensure the quality of Lithium metaborate supplied by Multichem?
We adhere to stringent quality control processes to ensure that our products meet the highest standards of purity and effectiveness. They undergo rigorous testing and quality checks to guarantee that they comply with industry specifications. We provide a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) with every shipment to ensure transparency and quality assurance.