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| − | '''Borax''' (also know as sodium borate, disodium tetraborate, and sodium tetraborate) is a white, crystalline compound. It is naturally occurring, and can be mined in some places like [[California]]. This alkaline substance has been used for numerous purposes through many centuries. It is perhaps best known as a cleaning agent, although it is also sometimes used | + | '''Borax''' (also know as sodium borate, disodium tetraborate, and sodium tetraborate) is a white, crystalline compound. It is naturally occurring, and can be mined in some places like [[California]]. This alkaline substance has been used for numerous purposes through many centuries. It is perhaps best known as a cleaning agent, although it is also sometimes used in tanning, and in manufacture of glass, metals (as a flux), porcelain, and enamel.<ref>https://www.dictionary.com/browse/borax</ref> It can also be used as a preservative (for non-food items) and a mild antiseptic.<ref name="wisegeek.com">https://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-borax.htm</ref><br /> |
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| + | The chemical formula of Borax (called tincal in its unrefined state) is Na<sub>2</sub>B<sub>4</sub>O<sub>7</sub>•10H<sub>2</sub>O.<ref>https://www.britannica.com/science/borax-chemical-compound</ref> When mixed with [[sulfuric acid]], borax becomes [[boric acid]].<ref name="wisegeek.com">https://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-borax.htm</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 05:44, January 12, 2020
Borax (also know as sodium borate, disodium tetraborate, and sodium tetraborate) is a white, crystalline compound. It is naturally occurring, and can be mined in some places like California. This alkaline substance has been used for numerous purposes through many centuries. It is perhaps best known as a cleaning agent, although it is also sometimes used in tanning, and in manufacture of glass, metals (as a flux), porcelain, and enamel.[1] It can also be used as a preservative (for non-food items) and a mild antiseptic.[2]
The chemical formula of Borax (called tincal in its unrefined state) is Na2B4O7•10H2O.[3] When mixed with sulfuric acid, borax becomes boric acid.[2]