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Ammonium pentaborate tetrahydrate (CAS 12046-04-7)

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Application:
Ammonium pentaborate tetrahydrate is a borate compound for proteomics research
CAS Number:
12046-04-7
Molecular Weight:
272.15
Molecular Formula:
NH4B5O84H2O
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Ammonium pentaborate tetrahydrate is in materials science, particularly in the production of specialty glasses and ceramics where it serves as a source of boron. Ammonium pentaborate tetrahydrate is integral to enhancing the thermal and chemical resistance properties of these materials. Ammonium pentaborate tetrahydrate is utilized in the study of fire retardant formulations, as it releases water and boric acid upon heating, which helps in suppressing flames. Some explore its role in agricultural chemistry, particularly in developing micronutrient fertilizers for plant growth. Ammonium pentaborate tetrahydrate is involved in the synthesis of other boron compounds, which are for experiments in neutron capture applications and as reagents in chemical syntheses.


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Ammonium pentaborate tetrahydrate, 100 g

sc-357289
100 g
$44.00

Ammonium pentaborate tetrahydrate, 500 g

sc-357289A
500 g
$73.00