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A fundamental part of life on Earth

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As one of the chemical elements that make up our planet, boron is all around us—in soil and water, plants and animals—in trace amounts.

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Borates in metallurgical applications

technical bulletin

Borate applications in metallurgy include steel production and refining, non-ferrous metal refining, precious metal recovery, fluxes, jewelry making, and some non-flux applications.

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Borates in metallurgical applications

brochure

Borates are used in the production of steel and non-ferrous metals, alloys, rare earth magnets, amorphous metals, welding fluxes and plating compounds.

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Borates in oilfield chemical applications

technical bulletin

Borates possess a combination of properties and behaviors that make them desirable for use in various oilfield applications.

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Borates in powdered hand soap

technical bulletin

Borax decahydrate is the most widely used and most efficient soluble scrubber.

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Borates in salt glazing

technical bulletin

Salt glazing is a method of applying a glaze to heavy clay products near the end of the firing cycle when the clay is nearly vitrified.

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Borates in starch adhesives

brochure

Starch is a natural polymeric product and is found in almost every plant. Today, the principal sources of most commercial starches are maize, potato, tapioca and wheat.

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Borates in starch and dextrin adhesives

technical bulletin

Starch- and dextrin-based adhesives are the most significant segment of the adhesive industry.

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Borates in steel slag stabilization

brochure

Steel slags have a variety of compositions and, after cooling, take various forms. Most steel slags form hard rock-like materials upon cooling. However some slags, principally those from the production of stainless steel, form dusty powders.

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Borates in wire drawing

brochure

To make wire, metal rods are drawn through dies of successively decreasing diameter. Lubricant is necessary to reduce friction between the rod and the die.

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Borates in wire drawing

technical bulletin

Borax decahydrate or Neobor (borax pentahydrate) is an effective lubricant carrier and neutralizes residual acid and prevents corrosion during storage periods.

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Borates Mineral Solubility in Water

Borates Mineral Solubility in Water

infographic

Water solubility of different borate minerals including, calcium/magnesium borate, calcium borate, sodium/calcium borate, and sodium borates.

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Borax 10 mol and boric acid mixtures of maximum solubility

technical bulletin

Based on typical analysis, Borax (borax 10 mol) and boric acid mixtures of maximum solubility.

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Industrial U.S. Borax Products by Application

Industrial U.S. Borax Products by Application

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An essential part of industry—and everyday life

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Life Depends on Boron

Life Depends on Boron

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As one of the 109 elements that make up the planet, it’s not surprising that boron is all around us—in soil and water, plants and animals.

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Borate handling and storage

Borate handling and storage

Technical Bulletin

Most borates produced by U.S. Borax are relatively stable materials which are normally supplied in 50 lb or 25 kg bags. All bagged borate products should be hadled with care.

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U.S. Borax, part of Rio Tinto, is a global leader in the supply and science of borates—naturally-occurring minerals containing boron and other elements. We are 1,000 people serving 650 customers with more than 1,800 delivery locations globally. We supply around 30% of the world’s need for refined borates from our world-class mine in Boron, California, about 100 miles northeast of Los Angeles.  Learn more about Rio Tinto.

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