Orthoboric acid Chemical Properties

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Product Application of Orthoboric acidCAS#10043-35-3

It is widely used in the glass industry (optical glass, acid-resistant glass, heat-resistant glass, glass fiber for insulating materials), which can improve the heat resistance and transparency of glass products, improve mechanical strength, and shorten melting time. In the enamel and ceramic industry, it is used to enhance the gloss and fastness of enamel products, and is also one of the components of glaze and pigment. In the metallurgical industry, it is used as an additive and solvent, especially boron steel with high hardness and good ductility, which can replace nickel steel. Boric acid has anti-corrosion properties and can be used as a preservative, such as wood antiseptic. It is used in metal welding, leather, photography and other industries, as well as in the manufacture of dyes, heat-resistant and fire-resistant fabrics, artificial gems, capacitors, and cosmetics. It can also be used as an insecticide and catalyst. In agriculture, boron-containing trace element fertilizers have fertilizer effects on many crops, can improve crop quality and increase yield. Boric acid is also one of the basic raw materials for the production of other borides. The boron compounds produced by it are widely used in national defense and other industrial departments and scientific research units.