item
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value
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Classification
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Borate
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CAS No.
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13762-51-1
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Product name
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Potassium borohydride |
MF
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KBH4
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EINECS No.
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237-360-5
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Place of Origin
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China
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Grade Standard
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Agriculture Grade, Electron Grade, Industrial Grade, Medicine Grade
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Purity
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99%
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Appearance
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white crystalline powder
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Application
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Pharmaceutical pesticides, spices
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Brand Name
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HY
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Model Number
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13762-51-1
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Melting point
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500 °C (dec.) (lit.)
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Molecular weight
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53.94
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Density
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1.18g /mL at 25 °C (lit.)
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Refractive index
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1,494
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Usage: It is mainly used as a reducing agent for the reduction reaction of organic selective groups. Reducing agent for aldehydes, ketones, acyl chlorides, and for hydrogen production and other borohydrides. It is also used in analytical chemistry, paper industry, treatment of mercury-containing wastewater and synthesis of potassium cellulose, etc., and can also be used in pharmaceuticals, cellulose amendments, pulp bleaching, etc.