Industrial optimization and power
From reducing melting temperatures in fiberglass production to inhibiting corrosion in fuel additives, boric acid has a multitude of uses in numerous industries.
Benefits
- Both a flux and a network former
- In combination with a sodium borate, boric acid can be used to adjust the sodium-to-boron ratio in glasses which require low sodium levels
- Changes the oxidation reactions and promotes the formation of char, thereby inhibiting combustion in cellulose materials
- Highly effective absorber of thermal neutrons
- Prevents metal surface oxidation in welding, brazing, and soldering
- Greatly improves the tack and green strength of starch adhesives by cross-linking conjugated hydroxyl groups
- Can be incorporated in aqueous and non-aqueous systems for corrosion inhibition, lubrication, or thermal oxidative stabilization
- Boric acid technical granular (TG) is approved for use in organic farming
Grades
- EP granular boric acid
- EP powder boric acid
- HP granular boric acid
- MG granular boric acid
- MG powder boric acid
- NF granular boric acid
- NF powder boric acid
- SP granular boric acid
- SQ granular boric acid
- Technical Granular (TG) boric acid
- Technical Powder (TP) boric acid
Sizes Available
- Bulk
- IBCs
- Small Bags
Characteristics
Theoretically composed of boric oxide and water. This is available as granules or a powder, both of which are stable under normal conditions, free-flowing, and easily handled by means of air or mechanical conveying. In solution, the product is mildly acidic.
Applications
- Adhesives
- Agriculture
- Batteries and capacitors
- Ceramics, enamels, and glazes
- Glass and textile fiberglass
- Gypsum board
- Industrial fluids and lubricants
- Personal care and hand soaps
- Pharmaceutical use
- Water treatment
- Wood protection and biocides
- Metals and gold
- Nuclear energy
EMEA
Latin America
North America
Asia