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Boron Oxide

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Boron Oxide
Product Code: RXSOL-54-1529-026

Product Description

Boron oxide is a colorless glassy solid that is used as an insecticide  fluxing agent  and bonding agent. It is also known as boric oxide or boria. Boron oxide (B₂O₃), also known as boric oxide or diboron trioxide, is a colorless, glassy solid formed by the dehydration of boric acid. It is a key compound used in various industries, including glass, ceramics, and electronics, and is known for its high-temperature resistance and ability to act as a fluxing agent. 

Product Short Description

Boron oxide is a colorless glassy solid that is used as an insecticide fluxing agent and bonding agent.

Product Application

APPLICATION::

Glass and Ceramics:

  • Borosilicate Glass: Boron oxide is a key ingredient in borosilicate glass, known for its high thermal resistance and chemical durability, making it suitable for applications like laboratory glassware, cookware, and ovenware. 
  • Fluxing Agent: It acts as a flux in the production of glass and enamels, lowering the melting temperature and improving the flow of the molten materials. 
  • Glass Fibers: Boron oxide is used as an additive in glass fibers, including optical fibers. 
  • Ceramic Applications: It's used as a bonding agent in the hot isostatic pressing of boron nitride ceramics and as a flux for glazes and enamels. 

Product Dose

Chemical Synthesis and Catalysis:

  • Starting Material: Boron oxide serves as a starting material for the synthesis of other boron compounds, such as boron carbide. 
  • Acid Catalyst: It acts as an acid catalyst in organic synthesis and the preparation of boron halides, sodium borohydride, metallic borates, and borate esters. 
  • Chemical Intermediate: It's used as a chemical intermediate in the production of boron halides, esters, carbide, nitride, and metallic borides. 

Remarks

Other Applications:

  • Insecticide: Boron oxide can be used as an insecticide, targeting the nervous system of insects. 
  • Dopant in Semiconductors: It's used as a dopant in semiconductor materials. 
  • High-Temperature Lubricants: Boron oxide is used as an additive in high-temperature lubricants. 
  • Nuclear Waste Glasses: Boron oxide is commonly substituted for silica in nuclear waste glasses, improving their properties. 
  • Protective Coating: Boron oxide can be used to protect carbon anodes from air oxidation. 

Other Equivalent Brand

Boric Oxide, Boria

Supply Locations

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