Sodium Borate – 500 gram Packs

Sodium borate (hydrate unspecified) is a borate salt name commonly used for sodium tetraborate in several hydrate forms used in chemistry education, analytical work and research settings. Borate ions support buffer behaviour and complex formation, but the hydrate determines formula mass and preparation calculations. Its properties make it relevant when teaching the relationships between composition, structure, solution behaviour and measured chemical reactions. Laboratory work involving Sodium Borate can include carefully selected procedures such as borate buffer demonstrations and hydrate-comparison teaching, provided that the compound form, handling controls and experimental conditions are suitable. The 500 gram pack designation identifies the quantity offered rather than establishing analytical suitability or composition. As with all laboratory reagents, intended experiments should be matched to the supplied grade, documented specifications and current safety data. Where product wording does not identify a definite chemical form or mixture formulation, those details must be confirmed before calculations or use.

Product Specifications

Specification	Details
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Assay	99%
Chemical Name	Sodium borate (hydrate unspecified)
Alternate Names	Borax; sodium tetraborate (form to be confirmed)
Molecular Formula	Na2B4O7·nH2O (n depends on product)
Empirical Formula	Not applicable until hydrate is confirmed
CAS Number	Not specified—hydrate dependent
Molecular Weight	Not specified—hydrate dependent
Grade	LR Laboratory Reagent

Key Features of Sodium Borate

• Identified chemically as Sodium borate (hydrate unspecified), with relevant laboratory characteristics.
• Borate ions support buffer behaviour and complex formation, but the hydrate determines formula mass and preparation calculations.
• Physical appearance: white crystalline powder.
• Composition information: Na2B4O7·nH2O (n depends on product).
• Appropriate for carefully selected educational and analytical experiments when the supplied form and method requirements are verified.

Laboratory Applications of Sodium Borate

• Borate buffer demonstrations.
• Hydrate-comparison teaching.
• Borate complexation experiments.
• Controlled borate solution preparation.
• Solubility investigations after hydrate confirmation.

Why Choose Lab Wale to Buy Sodium Borate

Lab Wale offers a way for school, college, university and professional laboratory buyers to source Sodium Borate alongside other scientific supplies. When choosing this reagent, compare its identified chemical form, listed grade and quantity with your intended procedure and institutional purchasing requirements. Review available technical and safety information before ordering, particularly where hydrate state or formulation can change calculated concentrations or handling controls. Product selection should reflect the particular experiment rather than an assumption that one grade suits every method.

Frequently Asked Questions About Sodium Borate

What is Sodium Borate used for in laboratories?

Sodium borate (hydrate unspecified) is used in appropriate laboratory exercises including borate buffer demonstrations, hydrate-comparison teaching and borate complexation experiments. The exact method, available grade and necessary safety supervision should be assessed before use.

What is the chemical formula of Sodium Borate?

The compositional information for this listing is Na2B4O7·nH2O (n depends on product). Where a hydrate, formulation or mixture is not explicitly specified, the exact identity must be confirmed before calculating molar quantities or preparing analytical solutions.

What is the CAS number of Sodium Borate?

The CAS information for the described product is Not specified—hydrate dependent. An identifier for one hydrate or composition must not be assumed to identify a different variant; confirm the precise substance on the supplier label and safety documentation.

Can Sodium Borate be used for college and research experiments?

It can be considered for the scientifically appropriate procedures described here, subject to experiment-specific requirements. The LR designation alone does not establish fitness for trace analysis or other tightly specified methods. Hazard controls and suitable supervision remain essential.

How should Sodium Borate be stored and handled?

Store tightly closed and dry, apart from incompatible materials. Use goggles and gloves; consult the precise borate hydrate SDS for reproductive hazard classification. Read the current Safety Data Sheet and follow local laboratory waste and spill procedures before opening or weighing the reagent.

Storage Conditions for Sodium Borate

Store tightly closed and dry, apart from incompatible materials. Keep containers correctly labelled and segregate from incompatible substances according to the current Safety Data Sheet. Avoid transferring material into unlabelled vessels, and check packaging integrity before use. Follow any additional humidity, light or containment requirements specified for the supplied product.

Precautions for Handling Sodium Borate

Use goggles and gloves; consult the precise borate hydrate SDS for reproductive hazard classification. Review the current Safety Data Sheet before use. Wear appropriately selected gloves, a laboratory coat and chemical splash eye protection; work with suitable ventilation or containment where indicated. Prevent unnecessary inhalation and skin exposure, avoid incompatible mixing, and use designated spill response and waste disposal procedures. Educational work involving hazardous reagents requires competent supervision.