Boric acid

Product Name: Boric Acid

Chemical Formula: H₃BO₃

Key Features: White crystalline powder, odorless, weak acidity, soluble in water, mild antiseptic properties, flame retardant.

Main Applications by Industry:

Glass & Fiberglass: As a key fluxing agent to improve thermal and chemical resistance in borosilicate glass, fiberglass insulation, and LCD glass.

Ceramics & Enamels: Used to enhance glaze durability, reduce thermal expansion, and improve surface finish of ceramic tiles and enamel coatings.

Agriculture: As a micronutrient fertilizer to correct boron deficiency in crops such as fruits, vegetables, and oilseeds.

Flame Retardants: Incorporated into cellulose insulation, cotton batting, and wood treatments to reduce flammability.

Wood Preservation: Applied to protect timber from decay, termites, and fungal attack, especially in indoor applications.

Pharmaceuticals & Personal Care: Used as a mild antiseptic, buffering agent in contact lens solutions, and ingredient in diaper rash creams and ointments.

Electroplating & Surface Treatment: Acts as a buffering agent in nickel and chromium electroplating baths to ensure consistent metal deposition.

Nuclear Industry: Utilized in neutron absorption for reactor control rods and spent fuel storage due to high boron content.

Chemical Synthesis: As a raw material for producing boron compounds such as borax, boron carbide, and boron phosphate.

Anticorrosion & Coolants: Added to metalworking fluids, coolants, and antifreeze formulations for corrosion inhibition.

Handling & Safety:
Low acute toxicity but may cause eye or mild skin irritation upon prolonged contact. Avoid inhalation of airborne dust. Use gloves and safety goggles. Keep away from children and food storage areas.