Chromium

Chromium is a chemical element (Cr) and hard, corrosion-resistant metal with a high melting point. Chromium is used in a wide range of applications such as:

  • In-chrome plating, as alloy in stainless steel
  • Wood treatment
  • Dyes and paints (i.e. emerald green, synthetic rubies, yellow for paint)
  • Chemical reagent used in cleaning laboratory glassware
  • As an anti-corrosive in drilling muds
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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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Sodium Based

Sodium (Na) is a soft silvery-white element of the highly reactive alkali metal group. Sodium based derivatives Sulfates, sulfites, and persulfates are used in wide variety of applications. Examples include:

  • Food applications
  • Metal plating and surface finishing
  • Feed additives
  • Fertilizer additives
  • Water treatment
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