Boric Acid
The primary industrial use of boric acid is in the manufacture of monofilament fiberglass. In the jewelry industry, it is often used in combination with denatured alcohol to reduce surface oxidation and it is used in the production of the glass in LCD flat panel displays.
- Synonyms
- Boracic acid, Borofax, Boron Trihydroxide, Boron (III) hydroxide, Optibor, Orthoboric acid, Sassolitt, Trihydroxyborane
- Chemical Formula
- B(OH)3
- CAS Number
- 10043-35-3, 11113-50-1
Characteristics
- Molar Weight
- 61.831 g/mol
- Melting Point
- 170,9 °C
- Boiling Point
- 300 °C
- Density
- 1.014 g/cc
- Forms
- White, Crystalline
Uses and Applications
Key applications
- Fabric, textile and leather products
- Preservative
- Agricultural
- Cosmetic products
- Electronics
- Paint and Coatings
Industries
- Pharma
- Oil & Gas
- Cleaning
- Coatings & Construction
- Polymers
- Cosmetics
- Water Treatment
- Food
- Agrobusiness
- Lubricants