Boron-10

Product Name: Boron-10

Abbreviation: BORON-10

Synonyms: BORON-10, Boron 10, 10B

CAS: 14798-12-0

Molecular Formula: B

Molecular Weight: 10.811

Structural Formula：

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BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Boron (B) has two stable isotopes: 10B and 11B, and their abundance in nature is about 19.8% and 80.2%. Boron 10 (10B) has a very strong neutron absorption ability, especially for thermal neutrons, so it is widely used in nuclear power, military equipment, modern industry and medicine.
Boron drugs (such as BPA, BSH, etc.) in boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) must contain highly enriched boron 10, and the enrichment is generally required to exceed 99%.

TECHNICAL INDICATORS

Analyze Project	Analysis	Requirement
Boron-10 abundance	Boron-10 abundance	White crystal
Boric acid content	Boric acid content	97.3
Fluoride	Fluoride	100.07
Chloride	Chloride	0.09
Sulfate	Sulfate	ND
Phosphate	Phosphate	0.07
Sodium	Sodium	0.01
Calcium	Calcium	0.04
Magnesium	Magnesium	0.72
Aluminum	Aluminum	0.02
Iron	Iron	0.03
Silicon ( as SiO2 )	Silicon (as SiO2)	ND
Arsenic	Arsenic	ND
Heavy metals (measured in Pb)	Heavy metals (as Pb)	ND

USE

1. Nuclear Industry: Boron 10 is used as a soluble chemical compensation control agent in nuclear reactors, especially in pressurized water reactors, to control and regulate the power of the reactor. In addition, Boron 10 is also used as a neutron absorber or shielding material in the reactor.

2. Military equipment: Boron 10 is often used for neutron shielding and radiation protection in emergency response to nuclear power plant accidents .

3. Medical field: Boron 10 is used as a drug ingredient in boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT), which requires high-enrichment boron 10, generally requiring an enrichment of more than 99%.

4. Other fields: Boron 10 is also used in ceramics, glass, metallurgy and other fields. Boron carbide materials are often used to manufacture bulletproof vests and non-metallic armor for armored vehicles due to their high hardness.

STORAGE CONDITIONS

1. Store in a cool, ventilated warehouse. The temperature should not exceed 37°C.

2. Keep the container sealed. It should be stored separately from oxidants and edible chemicals and should not be mixed .

3. Keep away from fire and heat sources. Do not use equipment and tools that are prone to sparks. Lightning protection equipment must be installed in the warehouse.

4. The exhaust system should be equipped with a grounding device to remove static electricity.

5. The storage area should be equipped with leakage emergency treatment equipment and appropriate containment materials.

PACKAGE

1. Polyethylene bottles or fiber drums, protected by moisture-proof bags.

2. Other forms of packaging can be provided according to customer needs.

CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Boron 10 has the property of high absorption of thermal neutrons, and its absorption cross section is 3837 targets, which makes it a highly efficient thermal neutron absorber. Boron 10 usually exists in the form of white powdery crystals or scaly shiny crystals.