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For a century and a half, U.S. Borax has provided refined borates vital to industrial processes and agricultural and commercial applications.
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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.
The earth consists of trace amounts of more than 200 minerals that contain boron. Here are answers to commonly asked questions about boron and its health and safety effects and benefits.
Commercial and experimental applications of boron-based materials improve both anodes and electrolytes indicate substantial benefits to batteries.
Borosilicate glass is the foundation for all heat-resistant glass applications and the myriad of products they make possible—from halogen lightbulbs to liquid crystal displays.
Key functions of borates in ceramics manufacturing are initiating glass formation in the early stage of melting and increasing the mechanical strength of the product. Borates are an integral part of the molecular structure such as borides and carbides.
U.S. Borax special quality (SQ) products may be used in several different ways in the manufacture of both “wet” and “dry” electrolytic capacitors.
U.S. Borax products are used in a variety of fire retardant applications, including polymer-based applications, cellulose protection, lumber, and plywood.
Boric oxide, added as borates, is important in glass technology because it brings combinations of properties that would be either technically impossible or prohibitively expensive to achieve in other ways.
In glazes, boric oxide reduces melting temperature and improves glaze/body fit. It enhances glaze appearance and can improve chemical and mechanical durability.
Borates have been used for more than 150 years as an aid in industrial cleaning processes and manufacturing.
Borates and perborates are also used in industrial cleaning solutions to boost surfactant performance, buffer pH, fight corrosion, and enhance stain and oils removal.
Borates are well established and widely used in the manufacture of industrial fluids such as antifreezes, lubricants, brake fluids, metalworking fluids, water treatment chemicals and fuel additives.
An essential part of industry—and everyday life
U.S. Borax serves 650 customers with more than 1,800 delivery locations globally. The company is acknowledged for its leadership in developing borates’ potential and its world class safety, environmental, and community practices.
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