[Explanation: Al2B6O6 is not a valid chemical formula. However, I will introduce about Al2O3 (aluminum oxide) and B2O3 (boron oxide) instead.]
Al2O3, also known as aluminum oxide, is a chemical compound of aluminum and oxygen. B2O3, also known as boron oxide, is a chemical compound of boron and oxygen.
1.1 Names
1.1.1 Common names: Aluminum Oxide, Boron Oxide
1.1.2 English names: Aluminum Oxide, Boron Oxide
1.2. Atomic Mass: Al – 27, B – 10.81
1.3. Molar Mass: Al2O3 – 101.96 g/mol, B2O3 – 69.62 g/mol
1.4 Ionic structure: Al2O3 consists of 2 Al3+ ions and 3 O2- ions, B2O3 consists of 2 B3+ ions and 3 O2- ions
2.1 Physical properties
State: Both Al2O3 and B2O3 are solids at room temperature.
Color: B2O3 is slightly yellow, Al2O3 is white or gray.
Smell: Both have no smell.
pH: Both substances are insoluble in water, so pH cannot be determined.
2.2 Chemical properties: Both substances can react with acids and bases to form salts and water.
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Common chemical equations
Both Al2O3 and B2O3 can react with acids and bases.
Example:
Al2O3 + 6HCl -> 2AlCl3 + 3H2O
B2O3 + 6HCl -> 2BCl3 + 3H2O
4.1 The synthesis of Al2O3 and B2O3 is usually carried out by heating aluminum and boron in air.
4.2 In the industry, Al2O3 is prepared from bauxite ore by the Bayer process, while B2O3 is produced from borax or kernite.