Boron Trioxide

B₂O₃

IUPAC: Diboron trioxide

CAS: 1303-86-2

अवलोकन

Boron trioxide is a glassy solid that is one of the most important boron compounds. It is a key component of borosilicate glass (Pyrex), which has low thermal expansion and high resistance to thermal shock. It is also used as a flux in metallurgy.

संरचना

तत्व प्रतीक परमाणु परमाणु द्रव्यमान
Boron B 2 10.8100
Oxygen O 3 15.9990

मूलीय संरचना

B
31.1%
O
68.9%

उपयोग

  • Borosilicate glass (Pyrex) production
  • Metallurgical flux
  • Fiberglass production
  • Flame retardant

रोचक तथ्य

  • Pyrex glass gets its thermal shock resistance from the addition of boron trioxide

सुरक्षा

  • ⚠ Mild skin and eye irritant

Structure

SMILES

B12OB(O1)O2

गुण

प्रकार
oxide
अवस्था
solid
मोलर द्रव्यमान
69.62 g/mol
घनत्व
2.4600 g/cm³
गलनांक
450.0 °C
क्वथनांक
1860.0 °C
घुलनशीलता
22 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
70.0034
TPSA
27.7 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
5
Complexity
33.0

अन्य नाम

Boron oxide Boric oxide

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Boron Trioxide?
Boron Trioxide (B₂O₃) is a oxide compound with the IUPAC name Diboron trioxide.
What is the molecular weight of Boron Trioxide?
Boron Trioxide has a molar mass of 69.62 g/mol.
What state is Boron Trioxide at room temperature?
Boron Trioxide is a solid at room temperature.
Is Boron Trioxide organic or inorganic?
Boron Trioxide is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Boron Trioxide?
Boron Trioxide (B₂O₃) is composed of Boron (B), Oxygen (O).