Borates

Boron is a hard, fragile, and brittle semi metallic element (B) which has a very high melting point. Boron minerals, borates and compounds are used in a wide range of application such as:

  • Agriculture as an essential micronutrient for plants.
  • Fiberglass insulation
  • As fire retardant in wood and cellulose insulation
  • Wood preservation for controlling bacterial spread
  • Cosmetics and medicine
  • Glass, magnets, fuels, and adhesives
  • Strengthening in gypsum board manufacturing
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Orthoboric Acid
CAS #: 10043-35-3
Chemical Formula: H3BO3
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Borax 5 Mol
Sodium Tetraborate Pentahydrate
CAS #: 12179-04-3
Chemical Formula: Na2B4O7 . 5 H2O
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DOT
Sodium Octaborate
CAS #: 12280-03-4
Chemical Formula: Na2B8O13 . 4 H2O
 
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