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Magnesium borohydride (Mg(BH4)2)

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Product Details

Magnesium borohydride

Magnesium borohydride, Mg(BH4)2, is a research salt for magnesium-metal and complex-hydride electrolyte studies.

Category
Next-Gen Salt
Abbreviation
Mg(BH4)2
CAS Number
16903-37-0
Availability
RFQ

Typical Specification

  • Grade: Battery grade
  • Purity: > 99.9%
  • Water: <= 50 ppm
  • Formula: Mg(BH4)2

Technical Selection Guide

Why evaluate magnesium borohydride electrolytes?

Magnesium borohydride, Mg(BH4)2, is a research salt for magnesium-metal and complex-hydride electrolyte studies. Borohydride chemistry is of interest because magnesium plating and stripping are often limited by passivating interfaces. Solvent choice, donor strength, water content, and supporting additives have a major influence on whether reversible magnesium electrochemistry can be achieved.

Why developers evaluate it

  • Relevant to magnesium-metal plating and stripping research
  • Useful platform for complex-hydride electrolyte studies
  • Distinct interfacial chemistry from imide salts

Development considerations

  • Highly sensitive to moisture and protic contamination
  • Solubility and electrochemical window depend on solvent
  • Handling and compatibility require careful validation

How to compare it

Compare Mg(BH4)2 with Mg(TFSI)2 and other magnesium salts through cyclic voltammetry, Coulombic efficiency, overpotential, and long-duration symmetric-cell testing.

Technical Profile

Next-Generation Electrolyte Applications

Magnesium borohydride (Mg(BH4)2) is used or screened for next-generation electrolyte research, including sodium-ion, magnesium, potassium, and alternative-cation systems. It is suited to early-stage formulation screening where salt identity, water specification, and electrochemical compatibility guide down-selection.

  • Alternative-cation electrolyte formulation and screening
  • Sodium-ion, magnesium, or potassium battery research programs
  • Advanced salt comparison against conventional lithium electrolyte systems
  • RFQ sourcing for research, scale-up evaluation, and custom formulation work

Product FAQ

Common Questions

What is Magnesium borohydride (Mg(BH 4 ) 2) used for?

Magnesium borohydride (Mg(BH 4 ) 2) is used or screened for next-generation electrolyte formulation, alternative-cation battery research, and advanced salt screening. Winigen Materials can support RFQ-based supply and related electrolyte or battery materials development discussions.

What is the CAS number for Magnesium borohydride (Mg(BH 4 ) 2)?

The CAS number shown for Magnesium borohydride (Mg(BH 4 ) 2) is 16903-37-0.

What specifications are shown for Magnesium borohydride (Mg(BH 4 ) 2)?

The target specifications currently shown are battery grade, purity > 99.9%, and water <= 50 ppm. Final specifications, documentation, and available quantity can be confirmed during RFQ.

Can I request a quote for Magnesium borohydride (Mg(BH 4 ) 2)?

Yes. Use the request quote button on this page to pre-fill the product interest, category, and target specifications for Magnesium borohydride (Mg(BH 4 ) 2).