Derivatives of Boranes, Possible Metal and Boride and Boron Nitride Precursors

Abstract

Pl'tc ',r "in fEU EI iili Approved for public release; distribution unlimited. ABSTRACT (Maximum 200 words)The synthesis of B 1 0 H 14 from B 5 H 9 was modified to facilitate large scale production. Reductions of boranes by alkali and lanthanide metals were studied. Depending upon reaction conditions chosen, the anions