What are Boron?
CAS#: 007440-42-8
Boron is a compound that occurs in nature. It is often found
combined with other substances to form compounds called borates.
Common borate compounds include boric acid, salts of borates,
and boron oxide.
Several companies in the United States produce most of the
world's borates by processing boron compounds. Borates are used
mostly to produce glass. They are also used in fire retardants,
leather tanning industries, cosmetics, photographic materials,
soaps and cleaners, and for high-energy fuel. Some pesticides
used for cockroach control and some wood preservatives also
contain borates.
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