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Technical Datas:

Items	Standards
Content (On dry basis)	≥99%
Chloride (Cl-)	≤0.0001%
Sulfate (SO42-)	≤0.0005%
Iron (Fe3+)	≤0.0002%

Chemical Properties

-Thermal Decomposition: When heated above 90°C, it decomposes to release ammonia gas. At high temperatures, it converts to boron trioxide (B₂O₃) with traces of ammonia.

-Reactivity: As a basic salt, it neutralizes acids with heat generation, but less vigorously than strong bases

-Decomposition Reaction: The tetrahydrate loses crystalline water and ammonia upon heating, eventually forming boron oxide

Safety: Non-flammable; however, toxic nitrogen oxides may form during combustion

Main Applications and Uses

-Boron Compound Intermediate: Primary precursor for synthesizing various boron chemicals and specialized boron compounds

-Telecommunications Equipment: Key component in electrolyte solutions for electrolytic capacitors, enhancing performance and reliability

-Fire Retardant: Used as a flame retardant for wood, textiles, paper, and other materials; inhibits combustion by forming a protective glassy layer

-Glass Manufacturing: Produces high-grade, specialty glasses with improved thermal and chemical resistance

-Wood Preservation: Acts as a preservative and fireproofing agent for wood products, protecting against fungal decay and pests

-Metal Protection: Functions as a corrosion inhibitor in metal processing and protective coatings

-Detergents and Cleaners: Component in industrial and household detergents, enhancing cleaning performance

-Welding and Brazing: Used as a flux component in welding, brazing, and soldering operations

-Advanced Materials: Precursor for synthesizing boron-nitrogen co-doped porous carbon materials for supercapacitors

-Analytical Reagent: Laboratory reagent for chemical analysis and synthesis

Ammonium Pentaborate