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HS-CODE
28-
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Detailed Description
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 H3BO3, sometimes written B(OH)3. When occurring as a mineral, it is called Sassolite.
Chemical Composition - TYPICAl
Normal Sulphate Low Sulphate
Purity 99,90 % min 99,90 % min
B2O3 56.25 % min 56.25 % min
SO4 500 ppm max 130 ppm max
Cl 15 ppm max 15 ppm max
Fe 20 ppm max 10 ppm max
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES & SIZE DISTRIBUTION - CRYSTALLINE
Molecular Weight 61.83 61.83
Specific Gravity 1.435 gr/cm3 1.435 gr/cm3
Bulk Density 0.8 gr/cm3 0.8 gr/cm3
Fraction / +1 mm 4% max 4% max
Fraction / -0.060 mm 4% max 5% max
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES & SIZE DISTRIBUTION - powder
Molecular Weight 61.81
Specific Gravity 1.435 gr/cm3
Bulk Density 0.7 gr/cm3
Fraction / +1 mm 0%
Fraction / -0.060 mm 30% min
Application
Chemicals (Borates, water-glass manufacture, nitric acid from saltpeter
with simultaneous production of borax),
Ceramic glazes,
High grade cements capable of taking high polishes Impregnating wicks of stear in candles,
Glass pastes and special glasses,
Intermediates,
Laundry starch glazes,
Leather preparation of hides prior to tanning (leather-dressing compounds),
Artificial precious stones,
Metallurgy (Welding flux, brazing copper, enamel coatings on iron),
Fireproofing compositions and linings for safes,
Pigments (borated ultramarine),
Enamel paints,
Manufacture of imitation hard wood from soft wood,
Paper glazes,
Medicine,
Cosmetics,
Soaps,
Textiles (Fireproofing, mordant, solvent bleach),
Fiberglass insulation.