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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.

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.

The Ceramics Industry in India

:: Friday, July 26, 2024 :: Posted By Punit Antal
The Ceramics Industry in India
India is one of the fastest growing ceramic tiles and sanitaryware markets globally. It is the world’s second- largest producer and consumer of ceramic tiles. India’s ceramic tile industry is expected to double in size by 2027.

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.

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?

Powdered Borates: Specialty Grades for Specialty Applications

:: Wednesday, April 21, 2021 :: Posted By Maryam Moravej
Powdered Borates: Specialty Grades for Specialty Applications
Businesses with specialty applications require a special solution: U.S. Borax powders. Our powders contain extremely small particles, but they offer big benefits!

Neobor: A Borate for Improving Modern Living

:: Monday, July 27, 2020 :: Posted By Maryam Moravej
Neobor: A Borate for Improving Modern Living
Manufacturers across myriad industries rely on cost-effective 20 Mule Team Borax Neobor. Some of the most important applications are the least noticed by end consumers.

Outdoor Living with Boron

:: Friday, June 14, 2019 :: Posted By Orion Graham
Outdoor Living with Boron
Summer is a time to head outside and enjoy the sunshine. Borates will be there to help you enjoy the great outdoors.

Borates in the Kitchen

:: Thursday, January 24, 2019 :: Posted By Maryam Moravej
Borates in the Kitchen
The kitchen and utility room are two of the most borate-rich places in the home. Borates bring convenience, safety, and cleanliness to cooking and domestic chores.
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