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Decarbonizing glass production: Borates and sustainable sourcing

:: Thursday, October 10, 2024 :: Posted By Maryam Moravej
Decarbonizing glass production: Borates and sustainable sourcing
To ensure a sustainable future for both the industry and the planet, glass producers are implementing creative decarbonization solutions. Learn how committed partnership from material suppliers supports meaningful improvements.

Keeping Drivers Safe: Boron in Airbags

:: Friday, July 5, 2024 :: Posted By Evan Stevens
Keeping Drivers Safe: Boron in Airbags
Discover how boron improves driver safety by initiating the inflation of airbags designed to cushion a collision’s force.

Get the Consistent Quality Borates You Need

:: Tuesday, August 15, 2023 :: Posted By Emmanuel Laval
Get the Consistent Quality Borates You Need
Developing formulations that pass efficacy tests depends on consistent, high-quality borates. See how U.S. Borax meets your specifications with reliable products.

3 Trends Shaping China’s Borosilicate Glass Industry

:: Tuesday, June 6, 2023 :: Posted By Songlin Shi
3 Trends Shaping China’s Borosilicate Glass Industry
Discover the trends shaping China’s borosilicate glass industry and learn how refined borates can keep you ahead of the curve, improving both your efficiency and sustainability.

Anhydrous Borates in Glassmaking

:: Thursday, May 11, 2023 :: Posted By Allen Zheng
Anhydrous Borates in Glassmaking
In various borosilicate glassmaking, anhydrous borates (boron species without crystal water) such as Dehybor bring multifaceted benefits of value-in-use (VIU). One of the most intuitive benefits is reducing glass manufacturers’ energy use.

Are Refined Borates in Your Sustainability Plan?

:: Thursday, February 16, 2023 :: Posted By Evan Stevens
Are Refined Borates in Your Sustainability Plan?
Finding better ways to reduce waste and save energy are top priorities for many manufacturers. See how refined borates can help you accomplish both objectives.

Borosilicate Glass: A Short History

:: Wednesday, January 18, 2023 :: Posted By Allen Zheng
Borosilicate Glass: A Short History
Before borosilicate glass, many industries struggled with the durability of glass for their application. Discover how the development of borosilicate glass and U.S. Borax’s support shaped modern glassmaking.

Boron in Solar Energy: Powering Efficiency

:: Tuesday, January 10, 2023 :: Posted By Maryam Moravej
Boron in Solar Energy: Powering Efficiency
Solar power offers exciting potential as a clean and endless energy source. Yet scaling it will require more efficient and durable products for harnessing the sun’s power. Discover how boron helps improve the performance and increase the lifespan of solar energy products.

U.S. Borax in India

:: Wednesday, September 7, 2022 :: Posted By Punit Antal
U.S. Borax in India
As we celebrate 150 years of U.S. Borax this year, we’d like to highlight our business in India. Did you know we have been supplying Indian companies with their borates needs for approximately 50 years?

How Borates Enhance Refractory Application

:: Thursday, August 25, 2022 :: Posted By Maryam Moravej
How Borates Enhance Refractory Application
From metallurgy to glassmaking, borates can enhance production environments where refractories play an important role. Borates fight corrosion, act as sintering agents, and help offset harmful emissions.
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