| Identification | |
| Name: | Sodium metaborate |
| Synonyms: | Sodium borate (NaBO2) (6CI);Borosoap;Kodalk;Monosodium metaborate;Sodium metaborate (NaBO2);boranolate, oxo-, sodium salt; |
| CAS: | 7775-19-1 |
| EINECS: | 231-891-6 |
| Molecular Formula: | NaBO2 |
| Molecular Weight: | 65.8 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/BO2.Na/c2-1-3;/q-1;+1 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Density: | 2.464 |
| Stability: | Stable on storage. |
| Solubility: | 260 g/L (20 C) |
| Appearance: | White pieces or powder. Odorless. |
| Storage Temperature: | Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated location. Protect from heat, shock and friction. Keep containers closed. |
| Color: | White pieces or powder White hexagonal crystals |
| Usage: | Component of cleansers, photographic applications (as hydrates), fire retardant in sodium chlorate, used as a defoliant. |
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