 Boric Acid, also called Boracic Acid or Orthoboric Acid, is a mild acid that exists in the form of colorless crystals or a white powder and dissolves in water.
Available in crystalline (granular) or powder form, Boric Acid has the chemical formula H 3BO 3, sometimes written B(OH) 3. When occurring as a mineral, it is called Sassolite.
Chemical Composition - TYPICAl
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Normal Sulphate
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Low Sulphate
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| Purity |
99,90 % min
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99,90 % min
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B2O3
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56.25 % min
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56.25 % min |
SO4
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500 ppm max
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130 ppm max
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Cl
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15 ppm max
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15 ppm max
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Fe
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20 ppm max
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10 ppm max
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PHYSICAL PROPERTIES & SIZE DISTRIBUTION - CRYSTALLINE
Molecular Weight
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61.83
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61.83 |
Specific Gravity
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1.435 gr/cm3 |
1.435 gr/cm3 |
Bulk Density
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0.8 gr/cm3 |
0.8 gr/cm3 |
Fraction / +1 mm
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4% max
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4% max |
Fraction / -0.060 mm
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4% max |
5% max |
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES & SIZE DISTRIBUTION - powder
| Molecular Weight |
61.81
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Specific Gravity
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1.435 gr/cm3 |
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| Bulk Density |
0.7 gr/cm3 |
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| Fraction / +1 mm |
0%
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| Fraction / -0.060 mm |
30% min |
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DELIVERY & PACKAGING
FOB Turkish ports or CFR in 25-50 kgs bags/big-bags.
USES OF BORIC ACID
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 Chemicals (Borates, water-glass manufacture, nitric acid from saltpeter with simultaneous production of borax),
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Ceramic glazes,
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High grade cements capable of taking high polishes,
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Impregnating wicks of stearin candles,
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Glass pastes and special glasses,
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Intermediates,
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Laundry starch glazes,
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Leather preparation of hides prior to tanning (leather-dressing compounds),
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Artificial precious stones,
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Metallurgy (Welding flux, brazing copper, enamel coatings on iron),
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Fireproofing compositions and linings for safes,
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Pigments (Guinet’s green, borated ultramarine),
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Enamel paints,
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Manufacture of imitation hard wood from soft wood,
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Paper glazes,
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Medicine,
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Cosmetics,
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Soaps,
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Textiles (Fireproofing, mordant, solvent bleach),
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Fiberglass insulation.
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