Disodium Octaborate Tetrahydrate
Di Sodium Octaborate Tetrahydrate is a fine, white, non-crystalline powder. It has higher Boron content compared toBorax Decahydrate & Pentahydrate. It is hygroscopic in nature and mildly alkaline.
- Other Names
- Di sodium tetraborate tetrahydrate
- Chemical Formula
- Na2B8O13.4H2O
- CAS No
- 12280-03-4
- Molar Mass
- 412.52 g/mol
| TEST | RESULT |
|---|---|
| Appearance | WhiteNon- Crystalline Powder |
| Boron Content (As B2O3) | 67.50 % |
| Matter In soluble In Water | 1 % - max |
| Bulk Density (Loose) | 320 - 480 kg/m3 |
| Particle Size | 150 mesh (BSS) 80 % min |
| Solubility In Water (At 50 °C) | 9.70 % |
| pH 3 % Solution (At 20 °C) | 8.3 |
| pH 10 % Solution (At 20 °C) | 7.6 |
Applications:
Disodium Octaborate Tetrahydrate is used as a wood preservative as it is diluted and sprayed on wood surfaces to kill termites, beetles, fungi and algae.
Wood treated with tetrahydrate is not suitable for ground contact and outdoor applications and should be protected with a water repellent coating when used for exterior applications like door, window frames, etc.
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