Lithium tetraborate

• CAT Number: M053270
• CAS Number: 12007-60-2
• Molecular Formula: B4Li2O7
• Molecular Weight: 169.20
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• IUPAC Name: dilithium;[oxido(oxoboranyloxy)boranyl]oxy-oxoboranyloxyborinate
• InChI: InChI=1S/B4O7.2Li/c5-1-9-3(7)11-4(8)10-2-6;;/q-2;2*+1
• InChIKey: PSHMSSXLYVAENJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: [Li+].[Li+].B(=O)OB([O-])OB([O-])OB=O

Lithium tetraborate (Cat No.: M053270) is an inorganic borate compound commonly used as a flux in analytical chemistry, particularly in X-ray fluorescence (XRF) and inductively coupled plasma (ICP) spectroscopy sample preparation. It forms clear, homogeneous glass when fused with samples, aiding in accurate elemental analysis. Lithium tetraborate also serves as a component in glass and ceramic formulations, offering thermal stability and low thermal expansion. Its chemical stability, low melting point, and non-hygroscopic nature make it valuable in both laboratory and industrial applications.