Boron Expert

Kee Lung

Kee Lung

Regional Technical Service Manager

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With more than 40 years of technical experience at U.S. Borax, Kee is an expert in borate chemistry and research. He has led several analytical teams, projects, and laboratories during his time with the company. Currently, he serves as our technical services manager for APAC—a role he has held since the late 1990s. Kee has an honoured degree in applied chemistry from Kingston University in the United Kingdom and a registered mental nurse certificate from the General Nursing Council of UK.

He is fluent in English and Chinese—both Mandarin and Cantonese.

New Paper Shows How Anhydrous Borax Improves Glaze Adhesion

:: Monday, July 17, 2023 :: Posted By Kee Lung
New Paper Shows How Anhydrous Borax Improves Glaze Adhesion
New research indicates anhydrous borax improves the adhesive properties of enamel glazes, lowers energy required for melting, and enhances productivity. Learn more and download the paper.



U.S. Borax, part of Rio Tinto, is a global leader in the supply and science of borates—naturally-occurring minerals containing boron and other elements. We are 1,000 people serving 650 customers with more than 1,800 delivery locations globally. We supply around 30% of the world’s need for refined borates from our world-class mine in Boron, California, about 100 miles northeast of Los Angeles.  Learn more about Rio Tinto.

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