di-Lithium tetraborate Nanopowder
di-Lithium tetraborate Nanopowder
| di-Lithium tetraborate Nanopowder | |
| Product No | NRE-5287 |
| CAS | 12007-60-2 |
| Purity | 99.9% |
| APS | < 100 nm (can be customized) |
| Formula | B4Li2O7 |
| Molecular Weight | 169.12 g/mol |
| Density | 2.35 g/cm3 at 20 °C |
| Color | White |
| Melting Point | 930 °C |
| Boiling Point | NA |
di-Lithium tetraborate Nanopowder
di-Lithium tetraborate nanopowder also known as lithium tetraborate, is a lithium-based borate compound that has attracted attention for its unique properties, particularly in its nanopowder form. Lithium tetraborate is an inorganic material, composed of lithium, boron, and oxygen. When reduced to the nanoscale, lithium tetraborate exhibits enhanced properties compared to its bulk form, such as increased surface area, improved chemical reactivity, and greater optical and thermal properties.
Properties
High Thermal Stability: Lithium tetraborate exhibits high thermal stability, which makes it suitable for use in high-temperature applications, such as thermal management systems, furnaces, and space applications.
Enhanced Surface Area: At the nanoscale, lithium tetraborate nanopowder has a high surface area, which enhances its reactivity and makes it useful for applications in catalysis and chemical sensors.
Dielectric Properties: Lithium tetraborate has good dielectric properties, which makes it valuable in capacitors and dielectric resonators in electronic devices, as well as electronic packaging materials.
Radiation Absorption: Lithium tetraborate has been found to have good properties for absorbing radiation, making it useful in radiation detection and shielding applications.
Synthesis of di-Lithium Tetraborate Nanopowder
Several methods can be used to synthesize di-lithium tetraborate nanopowder, each offering control over the particle size, morphology, and purity of the material:
Sol-Gel Method: The sol-gel process involves the hydrolysis and condensation of metal alkoxides to form a gel, which can then be heat-treated to produce nanopowders. This method allows for good control over the particle size and the uniformity of the material.
Solid-State Reaction: Lithium tetraborate nanopowder can be synthesized through solid-state reactions, where lithium carbonate and boric acid (or other boron-containing compounds) are heated together at high temperatures to form Li₂B₄O₇.
