Description
Lithium Metaborate (LiBO₂) Nanopowder/Nanoparticles
Purity: 99.5+% | Average Particle Size: 500 nm | Basis: Metals Basis
Technical Properties:
Property | Value |
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Chemical Formula | LiBO₂ |
Appearance | White Powder |
Average Particle Size | 500 nm |
Purity (Metal Basis) | ≥99.5% |
Morphology | Spherical |
Solubility | Slightly soluble in water |
Melting Point | ~845 °C |
Product Description:
Lithium Metaborate (LiBO₂) nanoparticles are highly valued for their superior fluxing capability and chemical stability. In nanopowder form, this compound offers increased surface area and enhanced reactivity, making it an ideal component in advanced analytical and industrial applications. Its excellent ability to dissolve refractory oxides such as alumina (Al₂O₃) makes it especially suitable for sample preparation in X-ray fluorescence (XRF) and ICP analysis.
The uniform nano-size and high purity of this product provide fast fusion and consistent results in high-temperature processes, particularly in laboratories and metallurgical environments.
Key Applications:
Analytical Chemistry & Spectroscopy:
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Fluxing agent for XRF and ICP-OES analysis
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Rapid dissolution of refractory oxides (e.g., alumina, silicates)
Industrial Applications:
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Additive in aluminosilicate refractories
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Used in chrome ore processing
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Employed in catalyst support matrices
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Applied in glass and ceramics manufacturing for improved thermal properties