October 2025

What makes boron nitride valuable?

:: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 :: Posted By Songlin Shi
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.

Accelerate product development with U.S. Borax borate samples

:: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 :: Posted By Emmanuel Laval
Accelerate product development with U.S. Borax borate samples
Testing the right materials is essential before scaling up production. Our borate sampling program lets you trial small quantities of refined borates so you can move forward with confidence.

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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