Boric acid
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| Chemical formula | H3BO3 |
|---|---|
| OTP appearance | white crystals |
| Molar Mass(g/mol) | 161.83 |
| Density(g/cc) | 1.435 |
| Melting Point(°C) | 170.9 |
| Boiling Point(°C) | 300 |
| Solubility in water(g/L) | 4.72 |
| NFPA 704 |  0
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Uses
Justification Questioned
Other
Natural occurrence
Hazards
Character
mineral acid
Production
Extraction
Synthesis
from hydrochloric acid
- Combine borax and hydrochloric acid
- 5 H2O + 2 HCl + Na2B4O7 → 4 H3BO3 + 2 NaCl