Aluminum Borohydride is generally immediately available in most volumes. Aluminium borohydride is produced by the reaction between sodium borohydride with aluminium chloride. The explosive liquid ignites suddenly in air and reacts dynamically with water to form hydrogen, used mainly in organic synthesis. American Elements offers a broad range of products for hydrogen storage research, advanced fuel cells and battery applications. Hydrogen can easily be generated from renewable energy sources and is the most abundant element in the universe. Hydrogen is produced from various sources such as fossil fuels, water and renewables. Hydrogen is nonpolluting and forms water as a harmless byproduct during use. The challenges associated with the use of hydrogen as a form of energy include developing safe, compact, reliable, and cost-effective hydrogen storage and delivery technologies. Currently, hydrogen can be stored in these three forms: Compressed Hydrogen, Liquid Hydrogen and Chemical Storage. High purity, submicron and nanopowder forms may be considered. Hydride compounds are used often used as portable sources of hydrogen gas.American Elements produces to many standard grades when applicable, including Mil Spec (military grade); ACS, Reagent and Technical Grade; Food, Agricultural and Pharmaceutical Grade; Optical Grade, USP and EP/BP (European Pharmacopoeia/British Pharmacopoeia)and follows applicable ASTM testing standards.Typical and custom packaging is available. Additional technical, research and safety (MSDS) information is available as is a Reference Calculator for converting relevant units of measurement.
Aluminum is a Block P, Group 13, Period 3 element. The number of electrons in each of Aluminum's shells is 2, 8, 3 and its electronic configuration is [Ne] 3s2 3p1. In its elemental form aluminum's CAS number is 7429-90-5. The aluminum atom has a radius of 143.2.pm and it's Van der Waals radius is 200.pm. Aluminum is the most abundant metal in the earth's crust. Aluminum is not known to be harmful but ingestion may cause Alzheimer's disease.Aluminum is a silvery-white metal that possesses many desirable characteristics. It is light, nonmagnetic and nonsparking.
It stands second among metals in the scale of malleability, and sixth in ductility. It is extensively used in many industrial applications where a strong, light, easily constructed material is needed. Although it's electrical conductivity is only about 60% that of copper, it is used in electrical transmission lines because of its light weight. Pure aluminum is soft and lacks strength, but alloyed with small amounts of copper, magnesium, silicon, manganese, or other elements impart a variety of useful properties. These alloys are of vital importance in the construction of modern aircraft and rockets. Aluminum, evaporated in a vacuum, forms a highly reflective coating for both visible light and radiant heat. They are used to coat telescope mirrors. Aluminum is available as metal and compounds with purities from 99% to 99.9999% (ACS grade to ultra-high purity); metals in the form of foil, sputtering target, and rod, and compounds as submicron and nanopowder. See Aluminum research below.
Hydrogen is a Block S, Group 1, Period 1 element. The electronic configuration is 1s1. In its elemental form hydrogen's CAS number is 1333-74-0. The hydrogen atom has a radius of 37.3.pm and it's Van der Waals radius is 120.pm. Hydrogen is highly flammable. Hydrogen was discovered by Sir Henry Cavendish in 1766.
Boron is a Block P, Group 13, Period 2 element. The number of electrons in each of Boron's shells is 2, 3 and its electronic configuration is [He] 2s2 2p1. In its elemental form boron's CAS number is 7440-42-8. The boron atom has a radius of 79.5.pm and it's Van der Waals radius is 200.pm. Boron is not toxic. Boron has an energy band gap of 1.50 to 1.56 eV, which is higher than that of either silicon or germanium. Optical characteristics include transmitting portions of the infrared. Boron is a poor conductor of electricity at room temperature but a good conductor at high temperature. Boron in its elemental form is not toxic. Amorphous boron is used in pyrotechnic flares to provide a distinctive green color, and in rockets as an igniter Boric acid is also an important boron compound with major markets in textile products. Boron compounds are also extensively used in the manufacture of borosilicate glasses. The isotope Boron-10 is used as a control for nuclear reactors, as a shield for nuclear radiation, and in instruments used for detecting neutrons. Boron nitride has remarkable properties and can be used to make a material as hard as diamond. The nitride also behaves like an electrical insulator but conducts heat like a metal. Boron also has lubricating properties similar to graphite. Boron was first discovered by Sir Humphry Davy and J.L Gay-Lussac in 1808. The name Boron originates from a combination of carbon and the Arabic word 'buraqu meaning borax. See Boron research below.
Hydrogen is a Block S, Group 1, Period 1 element. The electronic configuration is 1s1. In its elemental form hydrogen's CAS number is 1333-74-0. The hydrogen atom has a radius of 37.3.pm and it's Van der Waals radius is 120.pm. Hydrogen is highly flammable. Hydrogen was discovered by Sir Henry Cavendish in 176.
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Typical bulk packaging includes palletized plastic 5 gallon/25 kg. pails, fiber and steel drums to 1 ton super sacks in full container (FCL) or truck load (T/L) quantities. Research and sample quantities and hygroscopic, oxidizing or other air sensitive materials may be packaged under argon or vacuum. Shipping documentation includes a Certificate of Analysis and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). Solutions are packaged in polypropylene, plastic or glass jars up to palletized 440 gallon liquid totes.
Substrate Effects on the Wettability of Electrospun Titania-Poly(vinylpyrrolidone) Fiber Mats. Jabal JM, McGarry L, Sobczyk A, Aston DE. Langmuir. 2010 Aug 17;26(16):13550-5. PubMed PMID: 20695603.
Breakage and regrowth of Al-humic flocs - effect of additional coagulant dosage. Yu WZ, Gregory J, Campos L. Environ Sci Technol. 2010 Aug 15;44(16):6371-6. PubMed PMID: 20704237.
Characteristics of Lead Corrosion Scales Formed during Drinking Water Distribution and Their Potential Influence on the Release of Lead and Other Contaminants. Kim EJ, Herrera JE. Environ Sci Technol. 2010 Aug 15;44(16):6054-61. PubMed PMID: 20704199.
Charge Partitioning at Gas-Solid Interfaces: Humidity Causes Electricity Buildup on Metals. Ducati TR, Simo~es LH, Galembeck F. Langmuir. 2010 Aug 12. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 20704354.
Chronic and Acute Effects of Coal Tar Pitch Exposure and Cardiopulmonary Mortality Among Aluminum Smelter Workers. Friesen MC, Demers PA, Spinelli JJ, Eisen EA, Lorenzi MF, Le ND. Am J Epidemiol. 2010 Aug 11. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 20702507.
A practical method of determining cross-calibration factors of PET scanners by moving a point-like (22)Na radioactive source. Hasegawa T, Oda K, Wada Y, Sato Y, Yamada T, Yoshida E, Murayama H, Saito K, Takeda T, Kikuchi K. Ann Nucl Med. 2010 Aug 11. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 20700667.
The Safety and Immunogenicity of Recombinant EBA 175-RII NG Malaria Vaccine in Healthy Adults Living in a Non-Endemic Area. El Sahly HM, Patel SM, Atmar RL, Lanford TA, Dube T, Thompson D, Lee Sim BK, Long C, Keitel WA. Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2010 Aug 11. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 20702657.
Evaluation of Heterogeneous Metal-Organic Framework Organocatalysts Prepared by Postsynthetic Modification. Garibay SJ, Wang Z, Cohen SM. Inorg Chem. 2010 Aug 10. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 20698561.
Synthesis of 5-Amino-oxazole-4-carboxylates from alpha-Chloroglycinates. Zhang J, Coqueron PY, Vors JP, Ciufolini MA. Org Lett. 2010 Aug 10. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 20698488.
Stability assessment of gas mixtures containing terpenes at nominal 5 nmol/mol contained in treated aluminum gas cylinders. Rhoderick GC. Anal Bioanal Chem. 2010 Aug 9. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 20694720.
Contribution of Li-Ion Batteries to the Environmental Impact of Electric Vehicles. Notter DA, Gauch M, Widmer R, Wa¨ger P, Stamp A, Zah R, Althaus HJ. Environ Sci Technol. 2010 Aug 9. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 20695466.
Radiologic evaluation of putty versus powder form of demineralized bone matrix in sinus floor elevation. Güven A, Ungör C, Cizmeci Senel F, Icten O. J Oral Implantol. 2010 Aug 6. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 20690854.
A feasibility study using radiochromic films for fast neutron 2D passive dosimetry. Brady SL, Gunasingha R, Yoshizumi TT, Howell CR, Crowell AS, Fallin B, Tonchev AP, Dewhirst MW. Phys Med Biol. 2010 Aug 6;55(17):4977-4992. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 20693612.
Safety and immunogenicity of the malaria vaccine candidate GMZ2 in malaria-exposed, adult individuals from Lambaréné, Gabon. Mordmüller B, Szywon K, Greutelaers B, Esen M, Mewono L, Treut C, Mürbeth RE, Chilengi R, Noor R, Kilama WL, Imoukhuede EB, Imbault N, Leroy O, Theisen M, Jepsen S, Milligan P, Fendel R, Kremsner PG, Issifou S. Vaccine. 2010 Aug 6. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 20696154.
Application of advanced characterization techniques to assess DOM treatability of micro-polluted and un-polluted drinking source waters in China. Wang D, Xing L, Xie J, Chow CW, Xu Z, Zhao Y, Drikas M. Chemosphere. 2010 Aug 5. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 20692013.
Effect of landfill characteristics on leachate organic matter properties and coagulation treatability. Comstock SE, Boyer TH, Graf KC, Townsend TG. Chemosphere. 2010 Aug 4. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 20691462.
Antimicrobial activity of commercial zeolite A on Acinetobacter junii and Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Hrenovic J, Zeljezic D, Kopjar N, Sarpola A, Bronic J, Sekovanic L. J Hazard Mater. 2010 Jul 27. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 20705392.
[Rapid elimination of surface organophosphorous pollutants using hydroxyl radical]. Yang XL, Bai MD, Han F. Huan Jing Ke Xue. 2010 Jun;31(6):1670-4. Chinese. PubMed PMID: 20698288.
[Relationship among coagulation effect of Al-based coagulant, content and speciation of residual aluminum]. Yang ZL, Gao BY, Yue QY, Jiang YS. Huan Jing Ke Xue. 2010 Jun;31(6):1542-7. Chinese. PubMed PMID: 20698270.
The use of aluminum nanostructures as platforms for metal enhanced fluorescence of the intrinsic emission of biomolecules in the ultra-violet. Chowdhury MH, Ray K, Gray SK, Pond J, Lakowicz JR. Proc Soc Photo Opt Instrum Eng. 2010 Feb;7577:75770O. PubMed PMID: 20706552.
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Diazaphospholenes: N-Heterocyclic Phosphines between Molecules and
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Thymidylate Synthase Catalyzed H-Transfers: Two Chapters in
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Cobalt-Mediated Linear 2:1 Co-oligomerization of Alkynes with Enol Ethers to Give
1-Alkoxy-1,3,5-Trienes: A Missing Mode of Reactivity. Lebœuf D, Iannazzo L, Geny A, Malacria M, Vollhardt KP, Aubert C, Gandon V. Chemistry. 2010 Jun 23.
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Synthesis and evaluation of silica
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Kinetics of substituted
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Synthesis of 2-Boryl- and Silylindoles
by Copper-Catalyzed Borylative and Silylative Cyclization of 2-Alkenylaryl
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Thermal Decomposition of Mono- and
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Versatile New C(3)-Symmetric Tripodal Tetraphosphine Ligands; Structural
Flexibility to Stabilize Cu(I) and Rh(I) Species and Tune Their Reactivity. Wassenaar J, Siegler MA, Spek AL, de Bruin B, Reek JN, van der Vlugt JI. Inorg
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Iron-Catalyzed Hydrogen Production from Formic Acid. Boddien A, Loges B, Ga¨rtner F, Torborg C, Fumino K, Junge H, Ludwig R, Beller
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Intermolecular Dehydrative Coupling Reaction of Arylketones
with Cyclic Alkenes Catalyzed by a Well-Defined Cationic Ruthenium-Hydride
Complex: A Novel Ketone Olefination Method via Vinyl C-H Bond Activation.
Yi CS, Lee DW. Organometallics. 2010 Mar 19;29(8):1883-1885. PubMed PMID: 20567607; PubMed
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Application of a novel boronated porphyrin (H(2) OCP) as a dual sensitizer for both PDT and BNCT.
Hiramatsu R, Kawabata S, Miyatake S, Kuroiwa T, Easson MW, Vicente MG.
Lasers Surg Med. 2011 Jan;43(1):52-8. doi: 10.1002/lsm.21026.PMID: 21254143 [PubMed - in process]
A novel and sensitive resonance scattering assay for detection of urea in serum coupled urease catalytic reaction and NH(4) (+) associated particle reaction.
Liang A, Qin H, Zhou L, Zhang Y, Ouyang H, Wang P, Jiang Z.
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Electrochemical treatment of wastewater polluted by nitrate: selective reduction to N(2) on Boron-Doped Diamond cathode.
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Novel Pyridazine Based Scorpionate Ligands in Cobalt and Nickel Boratrane Compounds.
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Cationized gelatin-HVJ envelope with sodium borocaptate improved the BNCT efficacy for liver tumors in vivo.
Fujii H, Matsuyama A, Komoda H, Sasai M, Suzuki M, Asano T, Doki Y, Kirihata M, Ono K, Tabata Y, Kaneda Y, Sawa Y, Lee CM.
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High-temperature thermal stability and axial compressive properties of a coaxial carbon nanotube inside a boron nitride nanotube.
Liew KM, Yuan J.
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Experimental analysis of charge redistribution due to chemical bonding by high-resolution transmission electron microscopy.
Meyer JC, Kurasch S, Park HJ, Skakalova V, Künzel D, Groß A, Chuvilin A, Algara-Siller G, Roth S, Iwasaki T, Starke U, Smet JH, Kaiser U.
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l-Boronophenylalanine-mediated Boron Neutron Capture Therapy for Malignant Glioma Progressing After External Beam Radiation Therapy: A Phase I Study.
Kankaanranta L, Seppälä T, Koivunoro H, Välimäki P, Beule A, Collan J, Kortesniemi M, Uusi-Simola J, Kotiluoto P, Auterinen I, Serèn T, Paetau A, Saarilahti K, Savolainen S, Joensuu H.
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Trace Elements in the Hair of Hemodialysis Patients.
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New superconducting and semiconducting fe-B compounds predicted with an ab initio evolutionary search.
Kolmogorov AN, Shah S, Margine ER, Bialon AF, Hammerschmidt T, Drautz R.
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Micronutrient mineral and folate content of Australian and imported dried fruit products.
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Silencing of the GDP-D-mannose 3,5-epimerase affects the structure and cross-linking of the pectic polysaccharide rhamnogalacturonan II and plant growth in tomato.
Voxeur A, Gilbert L, Rihouey C, Driouich A, Rothan C, Baldet P, Lerouge P.
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Role of an extracellular loop in determining the stoichiometry of Na/HCO3 cotransporters.
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Borate Minerals and Origin of the RNA World.
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Hunting for Monolayer Boron Nitride: Optical and Raman Signatures.
Gorbachev RV, Riaz I, Nair RR, Jalil R, Britnell L, Belle BD, Hill EW, Novoselov KS, Watanabe K, Taniguchi T, Geim AK, Blake P.
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Fabrication of Vertically Aligned Diamond Whiskers from Highly Boron-Doped Diamond by Oxygen Plasma Etching.
Terashima C, Arihara K, Okazaki S, Shichi T, Tryk DA, Shirafuji T, Saito N, Takai O, Fujishima A.
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Factors Controlling Stripping Voltammetry of Lead at Polycrystalline Boron Doped Diamond Electrodes: New Insights from High-Resolution Microscopy.
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Boron removal and recovery from concentrated wastewater using a microwave hydrothermal method.
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Aluminum Borohydride is generally immediately available in most volumes. Aluminium borohydride is produced by the reaction between sodium borohydride with aluminium chloride. The explosive liquid ignites suddenly in air and reacts dynamically with water to form hydrogen, used mainly in organic synthesis. American Elements offers a broad range of products for hydrogen storage research, advanced fuel cells and battery applications. Hydrogen can easily be generated from renewable energy sources and is the most abundant element in the universe. Hydrogen is produced from various sources such as fossil fuels, water and renewables. Hydrogen is nonpolluting and forms water as a harmless byproduct during use. The challenges associated with the use of hydrogen as a form of energy include developing safe, compact, reliable, and cost-effective hydrogen storage and delivery technologies. Currently, hydrogen can be stored in these three forms: Compressed Hydrogen, Liquid Hydrogen and Chemical Storage. High purity, submicron and nanopowder forms may be considered. Hydride compounds are used often used as portable sources of hydrogen gas.American Elements produces to many standard grades when applicable, including Mil Spec (military grade); ACS, Reagent and Technical Grade; Food, Agricultural and Pharmaceutical Grade; Optical Grade, USP and EP/BP (European Pharmacopoeia/British Pharmacopoeia)and follows applicable ASTM testing standards.Typical and custom packaging is available. Additional technical, research and safety (MSDS) information is available as is a Reference Calculator for converting relevant units of measurement.
Aluminum is a Block P, Group 13, Period 3 element. The number of electrons in each of Aluminum's shells is 2, 8, 3 and its electronic configuration is [Ne] 3s2 3p1. In its elemental form aluminum's CAS number is 7429-90-5. The aluminum atom has a radius of 143.2.pm and it's Van der Waals radius is 200.pm. Aluminum is the most abundant metal in the earth's crust. Aluminum is not known to be harmful but ingestion may cause Alzheimer's disease.Aluminum is a silvery-white metal that possesses many desirable characteristics. It is light, nonmagnetic and nonsparking.
It stands second among metals in the scale of malleability, and sixth in ductility. It is extensively used in many
industrial applications where a strong, light, easily constructed material is needed. Although it's electrical conductivity is only about 60% that of copper, it is used in electrical transmission 
lines because of its light weight. Pure aluminum is soft and lacks strength, but alloyed with small amounts of copper, magnesium, silicon, manganese, or other elements impart a variety of useful properties. These alloys are of vital importance in the construction of modern aircraft and rockets. Aluminum, evaporated in a vacuum, forms a highly reflective coating for both visible light and radiant heat. They are used to coat telescope mirrors. Aluminum is available as metal and compounds with purities from 99% to 99.9999% (ACS grade to ultra-high purity); metals in the form of foil, sputtering target, and rod, and compounds as submicron and nanopowder. See Aluminum research below. 
Boron is a Block P, Group 13, Period 2 element. The number of electrons in each of Boron's shells is 2, 3 and its electronic configuration is [He] 2s2 2p1. In its elemental form boron's CAS number is 7440-42-8. The boron atom has a radius of 79.5.pm and it's Van der Waals radius is 200.pm. Boron is not toxic. Boron has an energy band gap of 1.50 to 1.56 eV, which is higher than that of either silicon or germanium. Optical characteristics include transmitting portions of the infrared. Boron is a poor conductor of electricity at room temperature but a good conductor at high temperature. Boron in its elemental form is not toxic. Amorphous 
boron is used in pyrotechnic flares to provide a distinctive green color, and in rockets as an igniter Boric acid is also an important boron compound with major markets in textile products. Boron compounds are also extensively used in the manufacture of borosilicate 
glasses. The isotope Boron-10 is used as a control for nuclear reactors, as a shield for nuclear radiation, and in instruments used for detecting neutrons. Boron nitride has remarkable properties and can be used to make a material as hard as diamond. The nitride also behaves like an electrical insulator but conducts heat like a metal. Boron also has lubricating properties similar to graphite. Boron was first discovered by Sir Humphry Davy and J.L Gay-Lussac in 1808. The name Boron originates from a combination of carbon and the Arabic word 'buraqu meaning borax. See Boron research below. 
