Sodium borohydride  (NaBH4)

CASRN: 16940-66-2

Synonyms: Sodium tetrahydridoborate

Chemical formula: NaBH4

Mol mass: 37.83

 

 

Specification

Available as powder or granules

• Appearance : White powder or granules

     - powder: particle size < 1 mm

     - granules: particle size 1 to 5 mm

• Purity: 98.0 % min

 

 

Packaging

40kg net weight per steel drum.

Sample quantities are available.

 

 

 

 

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Physical properties

• White powder or granules
• Melting point: 400°C
• Solubility in water 55 g/l at 25°C (reacts with water)
• Soluble in liquid ammonia, amines, pyridine

 

 

Environmental, Health & Safety

Sodium borohydride is a hazardous material that must be shipped, stored, handled, used, and disposed by qualified individuals according to the law & instructions provided on the MSDS (available from Boron Specialties).