Diborane
Formula: B2H6
Diborane is a colorless, flammable, toxic gas.
Applications
Specifications
Further Specifications
Cylinder Sizes
- Used as a catalyst for ethylenic, styrene, acrylic, and vinyl polymerization
- A reducing agent
- Flamespeed accelerator
- Intermediate for preparation of boron hydrides of higher molecular weight
| Grade 4 | |
|---|---|
| Purity | 99.99% |
| Oxygen | <1 ppmv |
| Nitrogen | < 10 ppmv |
| Carbon Dioxide | <5 ppmv |
| Methane | < 5 ppmv |
| Hydrogen | < 500 ppmv |
| Boron Trifluoride | < 50 ppmv |
| B5H9 | < 10 ppmv |
| B4H10 | < 180 ppmv |
| B5H11 | < 10 ppmv |
| Chemical & Physical Properties | |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 27.68 |
| Specific Volume | 5 cu.ft/lb |
| Valve Outlet | CGA 350 DISS 632 |
| Shipping Information | |
|---|---|
| DOT Name | Diborane, Compressed |
| Hazard Class | 2.3 |
| DOT No. | UN 1911 |
| DOT Label | Inhalation Hazard/ Flammable Gas |
| CAS No. | 19287-45-7 |
| Cylinder Size | Fill Volume |
|---|---|
| Size 200 | 43.8 |
| Size 35 | 7.3 |
**Moisture level guaranteed only when Electronic Fluorocarbons prepares the cylinders.
All concentrations are on a mol/mol basis unless otherwise stated.
Product sold on the basis of total impurities. Individual impurities may vary slightly.
*This gas not available for purchase online.