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Boric oxide’s indispensable role in vitreous enamels

:: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 :: Posted By Songlin Shi
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.

Closing the loop: Borates in aluminum recycling

:: Friday, December 6, 2024 :: Posted By Maryam Moravej
Closing the loop: Borates in aluminum recycling
Explore the critical role of borates in aluminum recycling—boosting purity, reducing energy needs, and supporting sustainable manufacturing practices.

Boron: Stabilizing the world’s most powerful permanent magnets

:: Tuesday, October 1, 2024 :: Posted By Maryam Moravej
Boron: Stabilizing the world’s most powerful permanent magnets
Discover the surprising role of boron in creating the powerful permanent magnets that drive everything from your earbuds to wind turbines. Dive into the fascinating story behind the magnets that make modern technology possible.

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.

Harnessing Boron’s Properties for Metal Alloys

:: Wednesday, May 15, 2024 :: Posted By Maryam Moravej
Harnessing Boron’s Properties for Metal Alloys
See how boron’s properties make it an appealing choice for metal manufacturers looking to improve the strength, durability, and anti-corrosiveness of their metals.

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.

New Paper Shows How Anhydrous Borax Improves Glaze Adhesion

:: Monday, July 17, 2023 :: Posted By Songlin Shi
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.

How Boron Nitride Improves Aluminum Extrusion

:: Thursday, June 15, 2023 :: Posted By Maryam Moravej
How Boron Nitride Improves Aluminum Extrusion
Aluminum extrusion is becoming more productive, less wasteful, and safer due to boron nitride solutions. Discover how boron is enhancing efficiency in this critical process.

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.

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?
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