Borax

Borax, generally written as Na2B4O7•10H2O, is a very important boron-containing mineral and boron compound. Usually a white powder containing colorless crystals, odorless and salty. The specific gravity is 1.73. All crystal water is lost at 350-400°C. Soluble in water and glycerol, slightly soluble in alcohol. The aqueous solution is strongly alkaline.

In Glass and glass fiber:

In the manufacture of insulating glass wool, textile fiberglass and borosilicate glass (heat-resistant glass, electric light source glass, glass burner, drugs, cosmetics bottles, hollow beads, optical lenses, sealed glass) and other areas, as provided by oxidation boron materials.

In Ceramic and enamel glazes:

Borax increase ceramics (such as tiles, tableware, ceramics and enamel device, etc.) compressive strength, abrasion resistance and chemical resistance. As the thermal expansion coefficient of B2O3 on the control of making the glaze to adapt the line to improve, but also can reduce the melting temperature of B2O3, prevent loss through.

Other applications:

Fertilizer, detergent, bleach detergent, flame retardant, antirust, binder, stabilizer, emulsifier etc.

Pesticide and Harbicide, Paint, Paper, Textile, Leather, Wood Preservation,

Food Additie, Glass and Ceramics, Fire Retardant, Adhesive, Neutron Absorber.