Borax Decahydrate

About Borax Decahydrate

Borax decahydrate, also known as natural sodium borate, is pure and minus any impurities and we further supply it in variety of packaging to our customers. Borax Decahydrate is offered in powder or granular form and is used in glass and ceramic industries. Moreover, these are also used in soldering metals, in artificially aging woods as preservative, and in fire control.

Composed of

·         Boric oxide (B2O3)

·         Sodium oxide

·         Water

Properties

·         Mild

·         Alkaline

·         Excellent buffering and fluxing properties

·         Aids the emulsification of oils

·         Gentle abrasive

·         Gentle to the skin

·         Effective in removing dirt

·         Stabilizes enzymes

Characteristics

·         Molecular Weight : 381.37

·         Specific Gravity : 1.71

·         Melting Point : 62°C (144°F)

·         Heat of Solution : 4.94x105 J/kg

·         1% @32°C (90°F) (467 BTU/lb)

Appearance

·         White and crystalline

Applications

·         Pharmaceutical industry

·         Cosmetic industry

·         Glass industry

·         Ceramic industry

·         Detergent manufacturing industry

·         Adhesives manufacturing industry

·         Refractories

·         Metallurgical fluxes