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Inorganic Chemicals > Boron Compounds > Boranes
Organic Chemicals > Boron Compounds > Boranes

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Boranes  

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Entry terms

  • Borane
  • Boron Hydride
  • Boron Hydrides
  • Hydride, Boron
  • Hydrides, Boron

Note

  • collective name for boron hydrides (do not confuse with BOROHYDRIDES); do not confuse with BORATES or CAMPHANES

Scope note

  • The collective name for the boron hydrides, which are analogous to the alkanes and silanes. Numerous boranes are known. Some have high calorific values and are used in high-energy fuels. (From Grant & Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed)

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