B2O312H2O12

B2O312H2O12 is a chemical formula that represents a hydrated form of boric acid. Specifically, it refers to boric acid with twelve molecules of water incorporated into its crystal structure. Boric acid itself is a weak acid of boron, with the chemical formula H3BO3 or B(OH)3. When boric acid crystallizes from water, it often forms hydrates, meaning water molecules are bound within the crystal lattice. The formula B2O312H2O12 is an alternative way to express the composition of this hydrated species, essentially showing two units of boron trioxide (B2O3) combined with twelve units of water (12H2O). This is equivalent to 2B(OH)3·5H2O, which is the more commonly encountered form of boric acid hydrate, sometimes referred to as meta-boric acid pentahydrate. The presence of these water molecules affects the physical properties of the compound, such as its solubility and melting point, compared to anhydrous boric acid. This specific hydrate is typically a white crystalline solid.