B(OH)3, Boric acid

B(OH)3
Boric acid

Boric acid is actually a hydrate of boron oxide in the form of a white powder or a scaly, glossy crystal in the trioblique axial plane. Feel smooth, no smell.

It is widely used in glass industry to improve the heat resistance and transparency of glass products, improve the mechanical strength and shorten the melting time. In the enamel, ceramic industry, used to enhance the luster and fastness of ceramic products, is also the ingredients of glazes and pigments. Boron steel is used as additive and flux in metallurgical industry, especially because of its high strength and good rolling ductility, it can replace nickel steel. Boric acid is preservative and can be used as a preservative, such as wood preservative. In metal welding, leather, photography and other industries as well as dyes, heat and fire resistant fabrics, artificial gems, capacitors, cosmetics are used in the manufacturing.