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Achieving high rice yield and quality with 20 Mule Team borate fertilizers

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As one of the micronutrients that all plants need, boron plays an important role in a number of vital processes in rice growth such as cell wall synthesis, cell membrane functions, root development, pollen tube germination, flower initiation and seed production.

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Borates' health and safety effects

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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.

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Borates in batteries

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Commercial and experimental applications of boron-based materials to improve both anodes and electrolytes indicate substantial benefits to batteries.

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Borates in borosilicate glass

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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.

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Borates in detergency

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Borates and perborates offer benefits in detergency, and although they have been incorporated into soaps and washing powders for many years, their potential has not been fully understood or realized.

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Borates in glazes and enamels

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In glazes, boric oxide reduces melting temperature and improves glaze/body fit. It enhances glaze appearance and can improve chemical and mechanical durability.

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Borates in gypsum board

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Gypsum board is widely used for internal walls and ceilings by the construction industry, and is a material of growing importance in the do-it-yourself sector.

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Borates in industrial fluids

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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.

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Borates in metallurgical applications

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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 starch adhesives

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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 steel slag stabilization

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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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Borogard ZB in oriented strand board

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Borogard ZB is not only the best treatment available, it’s also the only treatment that has proven effective in protecting oriented strand board (OSB) over time.

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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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