Borax
Borax, also known as sodium borate, sodium tetraborate, or disodium tetraborate, is a compound with formula Na2H4B4O9•nH2O or, more precisely, [Na•(H2O)+m]2 [B4O5(OH)2−4].
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Borax
Borax, also known as sodium borate, sodium borate decahydrate or sodium tetraborate decahydrate, is a hydrate salt of boric acid. Commonly available in powder or granular form, it dissolves in water to make a basic, aqueous solution. It is soluble and has many industrial and household applications as a component in a wide range of products. Applications include as a pesticide; as a metal soldering flux; in glaze and enamel manufacturing; for tanning of skins and hides; for artificial aging of wood; as a preservative against wood fungus; in analytical chemistry as a buffering agent; and pharmaceutic aid as an alkalizer.
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