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.
You may never see it, but dielectric glass—produced with boron—helps insulate and protect the modern electronic devices you use every day. Discover where dielectric glass is used and why it matters.
Boric oxide is a vital component in vitreous enameling—improving manufacturing efficiency and enhancing the durability of enameled products big and small.
Discover borates’ role in nuclear waste vitrification and how borosilicate glass provides a long-term option for containing radioactive materials.
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.
U.S. Borax is a valued research and technical partner for leading companies in the glass industry as they pursue aggressive goals for reducing carbon emissions.
Glass is an essential product for modern living, and glass manufacturers are working to build a sustainable path for the industry’s future.
Boric oxide is essential for the manufacture of textile fiberglass (TFG), a versatile, threadlike borosilicate glass that is used in applications from marine uses—boat hulls, surfboards, and sailboards—to auto panels and parts and printed circuit boards.