BORATES

Boron Mineral

Boron is a hard, fragile and brittle semi metallic element (B) which has a very high melting point. Boron mineral cannot be found as a pure element in nature. Instead, crude borax exists as a mineral found associated with other impurities. Turkey has one of the largest boron reserves in the world. Boron minerals, borates and compounds are used in a wide range of application such as:

• Agriculture as an essential nutrient for plants
• Detergent and soaps as a pH buffer, solubility enhancer, bleaching agent and anti-bacterial agent
• Insulation fiberglass
• Wood preservation for controlling bacterial spread, inhibit corrosion and as flame retardant
• Cosmetics and medicine to neutralize fatty acids and add antiseptic properties
• Glass, magnets, fuels and adhesives

PRODUCTS

• Boric Acid (H₃BO₃) - Normal sulfate
• Boric Acid (H₃BO₃) - Low sulfate
• Boric Acid (H₃BO₃) - Powder
• Boric Oxide (B₂O₃) Boron oxide or boric anhydride
• Borax Pentahydrate (5-mol)
• Borax Decahydrate (10-mol)
• Borax Anhydrous (ETIBOR-68)
• Sodium Metaborate Tetrahydrate (4-mol)
• Sodium Perborate