Lithium borate

Lithium tetraborate
Names
Other names
Lithium borate
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.031.364
EC Number
  • 234-514-3
UNII
  • InChI=1S/B4O7.2Li/c5-1-9-3(7)11-4(8)10-2-6;;/q-2;2*+1 Y
    Key: PSHMSSXLYVAENJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y
  • InChI=1/B4O7.2Li/c5-1-9-3(7)11-4(8)10-2-6;;/q-2;2*+1
    Key: PSHMSSXLYVAENJ-UHFFFAOYAA
  • [Li+].[Li+].O=BOB([O-])OB([O-])OB=O
Properties
Li2B4O7
Molar mass 169.11 g/mol
Appearance white powder
Density 2.4 g/cm3, solid
Melting point 917 °C (1,683 °F; 1,190 K)
moderately soluble
Hazards
NFPA 704 (fire diamond)
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0
Safety data sheet (SDS) External MSDS
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Lithium borate, also known as lithium tetraborate, dilithium tetraborate or boron lithium oxide is an inorganic compound with the formula Li2B4O7. A colorless solid, lithium borate is used in making glasses and ceramics. It is not to be confused with B8Li2O13, also called lithium borate.