13709-94-9

Basic information

• Product Name: POTASSIUM METABORATE
• Synonyms: Boric acid (HBO2), potassium salt;boricacid(hbo2),potassiumsalt;KBO2;Potassium dioxoborate;POTASSIUM METABORATE PURE;boric acid, potassium salt;(Potassiooxy)boron oxide;PotassiuM Metaborate >=31% B2O3 basis, >=42% K2O basis
• CAS NO: 13709-94-9
• Molecular Formula: BKO₂
• Molecular Weight: 81.9081
• EINECS: 237-262-2
• Product Categories: Inorganics
• Mol File: 13709-94-9.mol
• Article Data: 2

Chemical Properties

• Appearance: /white hexagonal crystals
• Density: 1.178
• CAS DataBase Reference: POTASSIUM METABORATE(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: POTASSIUM METABORATE(13709-94-9)
• EPA Substance Registry System: POTASSIUM METABORATE(13709-94-9)

Safety Data

• Hazard Codes: Xn
• Statements: 63-36
• Safety Statements: 28-36/39
• Hazardous Substances Data: 13709-94-9(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

Potassium metaborate is a chemical compound that is commonly used in the production of borate-based products, including insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides. It is a white, crystalline solid that is soluble in water and has a variety of industrial and agricultural applications. Potassium metaborate is also utilized as a flux in the manufacturing of glass and ceramics, as well as a component in fire-retardant materials. It is known for its ability to enhance the fire resistance of various materials and is considered to be relatively safe for humans and the environment when handled and used properly.

InChI:InChI=1/BO2.K/c2-1-3;/q-1;+1

Upstream product

• 13675-18-8 tetrahydroxydiboron 
• 7782-49-2 selenium 

Downstream Products

• 13703-95-2 fluoroboroxine 
• 14075-53-7 potassium tetrafluoroborate 

Relevant articles and documents

Highly active NiCo alloy hexagonal nanoplates with crystal plane selective dehydrogenation and visible-light photocatalysis

Uniform NiCo alloy hexagonal nanoplates were synthesized through a formaldehyde molecule controlled growth process. They are investigated as a crystal plane selective dehydrogenation catalyst for potential hydrogen energy applications and visible-light synergistic catalysts for nano-ZnO. The resultant NiCo alloy hexagonal nanoplates exert highly efficient crystal plane selective catalytic activity and long-term stability for the hydrolytic dehydrogenation of aqueous ammonia borane under ambient atmosphere at room temperature. Additionally, they exhibit crystal plane selective visible-light-driven enhanced catalysis enhancement for nano-ZnO towards the degradation of methylene blue solution. These results suggest the importance of the rational design and synthesis of NiCo alloy hexagonal nanoplates for high performance hydrogen energy and visible-light-driven catalysis applications. The Royal Society of Chemistry 2012.