JuLY 2025

Maximizing boron carbide performance with refined borates

:: Tuesday, July 22, 2025 :: Posted By Songlin Shi
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.

How boron enhances ceramic glazes

:: Thursday, July 10, 2025 :: Posted By Maryam Moravej
How boron enhances ceramic glazes
Discover how boron improves melting behavior in ceramic glazes and helps manufacturers overcome challenges posed by faster firing cycles and evolving regulations.

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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