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Songlin Shi

Boron Expert

Songlin Shi

Principal Advisor, Technical Marketing

Based in China, Songlin has more than a decade of experience working with customers in the glass and abrasives industries to help solve their manufacturing challenges and develop new products for continuous business growth. He is an expert in the following:

  • Industrial research and development

  • Project management

  • Glass, specifically flat glass, coated glass (low-e), and smart glazing

  • Abrasives, including bonded abrasives and coated abrasives

Songlin holds a doctorate degree in condensed matter and materials physics from the Institute of Physics at the Chinese Academy of Science. Fluent in Chinese and English, he also has his project management professionals certification (PMP) from the Project Management Institute in the United States.

Resources

Borates in boron trifluoride (BF₃) applications

Borates play a critical role in the production and application of boron trifluoride (BF₃)—which is derived primarily from boric acid or boric oxide.

What makes boron nitride valuable?

Boron nitride is an advanced material with special properties. Produced from refined borates, boron nitride is in demand across industries such as electronics and aerospace. Explore its uses, benefits, and the role of refined borates in its production.

Hollow glass microspheres: Benefits, applications, and the role of borates

Hollow glass microspheres (HGMs) help manufacturers make lighter products without compromising strength. Learn more about HGMs, including applications and borates’ role in their production.

Maximizing boron carbide performance with refined borates

Boron carbide is one of the hardest materials on earth. It’s extremely strong yet light, making it ideal for high-stakes applications such as nuclear energy and defense. Learn how it’s produced and how refined borates improve boron carbide manufacturing outcomes.

Boric oxide’s indispensable role in vitreous enamels

Boric oxide is a vital component in vitreous enameling—improving manufacturing efficiency and enhancing the durability of enameled products big and small.

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.