Basic Introduction

Borax, or sodium tetraborate, with the molecular formula Na2B4O7-10H2O, is a very important boron-containing mineral and boron compound. It is usually a white powder containing colorless crystals and is easily soluble in water. Borax has a wide range of uses, can be used as detergents, cosmetics, pesticides, can also be used to configure buffer solutions and the preparation of other boron compounds. Borax often refers to the decahydrate of sodium tetraborate, Na2B4O7.10H2O, the In terms of chemical composition, borax it is sodium tetraborate containing 10 water molecules. Its crystals are plate-like or columnar, crystals together to form crystal clusters, granular, porous clods and so on, the color is white with gray or with a lighter tone of yellow, blue, green and so on, with a glassy luster.

Main Uses

Mainly used in glass and enamel industry. In glass, it can enhance the transmittance of ultraviolet rays and improve the transparency and heat resistance of glass. In enamel products, it can make the enamel not easy to fall off and make it have luster. It is also widely used in special optical glass, glass fiber, welding agent of non-ferrous metal, binder of jewelry, printing and dyeing, washing (silk and woolen fabrics, etc.), gold refining, cosmetics, pesticides, fertilizers, borax soap, antiseptic, antifreeze and disinfectant for medical use.