Uses of Boron 1. It is used to make boron steel or boron - TopicsExpress



          

Uses of Boron 1. It is used to make boron steel or boron carbide control rods for nuclear reactors. Boron has very high cross section for capturing neutrons. 2. Boron carbide is also used as an abrasive. 3. Borax, Na2[B4O5(OH)4].8H2O , H3BO3 and B2O3 are used in making fiberglass for insulation and textiles 4. Perborates are used to make detergents 5. Borax is used as a flame retardant for fabric and wood, and mixed with NaOH 6. Borax is used as a flux in brazing and silver soldering
Posted on: Sat, 26 Oct 2013 06:41:56 +0000

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