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Boric Acid
Chemistry
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- Family: Flux Source
- Region: North America
- Mined At: Unspecified
- Raw Mineral: No
- Generic: Yes
Notes
B2O3.3H2O, H3BO3
Boric acid B(OH)3 or H3BO3 is a crystalline water soluble boron mineral used in frit manufacture.
It is white in appearance and can be used as granules or as a powder. Both forms are stable under normal conditions, free-flowing, and easily handled by means of air or mechanical conveying. In solution, they are mildly acidic.
Boric Acids are used as the B2O3 source in the formulation frit. Fast fire frits for tiles find this material especially useful because of their requirement for low sodium levels.
It is currently produced at Bandirma Boric Acid plant in Turkey and at Rio Tinto Borax.
Depending on the particle size, the product is classified as "Granular" and "Powder".
Data
- Decomposition Temp: 185C
- Melting Point (MP): 577C
- Specific Gravity: 1.50
- Melting Point (MP): 577C
- Specific Gravity: 1.50
- Melting Point (MP): 577C
- Decomposition Temp: 185C
- Melting Point (MP): 577C
Linked Articles
Boron Compounds and Their Toxicity by Edouard Bastarche
Toxicity of Boron by Edouard Bastarche
URLs
- Data Sheet - http://www.etimineusa.com/boric_acid.htm
- Optibor Data Sheet - http://www.borax.com/pdfs/dist/Profile_Optibor_Boric_Acids.pdf
Suppliers
- Generic
Authors
- Tony Hansen (Owner)
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