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Physical & Chemical properties

Melting point / freezing point

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Reference
Endpoint:
melting point/freezing point
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Reliability:
2 (reliable with restrictions)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
data from handbook or collection of data
Justification for type of information:
The literature is a common accepted handbook of data on chemicals and peer-reviewed. Thus the information can be stated as reliable.
Qualifier:
no guideline available
Principles of method if other than guideline:
The literature is a common accepted handbook of data on chemicals and peer-reviewed. Thus the information can be stated as reliable.
Type of method:
other: not stated
Key result
Decomposition:
yes
Decomp. temp.:
ca. 500 °C
Conclusions:
Potassium tetrahydroborate decomposes at about 500°C before melting.

Description of key information

Potassium tetrahydroborate decomposes at about 500°C before melting.

Key value for chemical safety assessment

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