Hollow glass microspheres (HGMs) help manufacturers make lighter products without compromising strength. Learn more about HGMs, including applications and borates’ role in their production.
You can find borosilicate glass in so many applications because of its strength, clarity, and resistance to heat and chemicals. Learn more about how it’s produced, glass industry trends, and new uses.
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.
U.S. Borax technical expert Allen Zheng’s recently published article in
Glass International magazine highlights the importance of using circular raw materials for sustainable glassmaking. Read more about his findings.
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.
Discover how boron improves driver safety by initiating the inflation of airbags designed to cushion a collision’s force.
Developing formulations that pass efficacy tests depends on consistent, high-quality borates. See how U.S. Borax meets your specifications with reliable products.
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.
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.
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.