Borax Pentahydrate = ETIBOR-48
CAS Number : 12179-04-3
EC Number : 215-540-4
Borax pentahydrate is produced in Eskişehir ETİ mine (Etibor-48).
Borax pentahydrate chemical formula Na2B407.5H20 density is as follows: 1,880 gr/cm3 with high abrasiveness.
In the basic structure, the rombohedral crystal is a boron compound also known as tinkhanite.
Borax pentahydrate could be rapidly crystallized in aqueous solutions above 60,8°C.
Turkey is one of the world’s richest countries in terms of boron reserves.
Borax pentahydrate is in a lot of reserves in Bigadic, Emet, Kestelek, Kırka areas.
Borax pentahydrate was prepared as a ratio of 40 % solution in a separate tank.
Then later, 40 % borax pentahydrate solution was mixed to urea-formaldehyde resin with blender as homogenous.
Mixed (BP+UF) were added fibers in the blowline.
The common usage of the term "borax" refers to a group of related compounds, distinguished by their water content:
-Anhydrous borax or sodium tetraborate (Na2B4O7)
-Borax pentahydrate (Na2B4O7·5H2O)
-Borax decahydrate (Na2B4O7·10H2O)
Applications of Borax pentahydrate:
-Borax can inhibit the growth of wood-damaging fungi and help to protect wood products against pests.
-That means wood treated with Borax can be used in construction in areas that would otherwise be off limits because of rot or termites.
-The fire-retardant capabilities of borax products make them a perfect choice for housing and wiring insulation.
-Ultra-high strength steel, made with borax, is much harder than other metals and makes cars lighter and less vulnerable to corrosion.
-Borax used in the production of ceramic frits help to create robust glazes and enamels, for longer-lasting tiles, roofs, silos, appliances, and more.
-Boron is an essential nutrient for crop growth. Boron supplementation can enable farmers to increase crop yield and quality, which can help to reduce bottom-line food costs.
-Borax is used as flux for soldering and welding (including forge welding and welding electrodes)
What Is Borax?
Borax is a natural mineral with a chemical formula Na2B4O7 • 10H2O.
Borax also is known as sodium borate, sodium tetraborate, or disodium tetraborate.
Borax is one of the most important boron compounds.
The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) name for borax is sodium tetraborate decahydrate.
Borax Uses:
Borax has many uses on its own, plus it is an ingredient in other products.
Here are some uses of borax powder and pure borax in water:
-Insect killer, particularly in roach killing products and as moth-preventative (ten percent solution on wool)
-Fungicide
-Herbicide
-Desiccant
-Laundry booster
-Household cleaner
-Water softening agent
-Food additive as a preservative (banned in some countries)
Borax is an ingredient in several other products, including:
-Buffer solutions
-Flame retardants
-Teeth bleaching products
-Glass, ceramics, and pottery
-Enamel glazes
-A precursor for boric acid
-Science projects such as green-colored fire, slime, and borax crystals
-Analytical chemistry borax bead test
-Flux for welding iron and steel
Borax Versus Boric Acid:
Borax and boric acid are two related boron compounds.
The natural mineral, mined from the ground or collected from evaporated deposits, is called borax.
When borax is processed, the purified chemical that results is boric acid (H3BO3).
Borax is a salt of boric acid.
While there are some differences between the compounds, either version of the chemical will work for pest control or slime.
Borax, also known as sodium borate, sodium tetraborate, or disodium tetraborate, is an important boron compound, a mineral, and a salt of boric acid.
Powdered borax is white, consisting of soft colorless crystals that dissolve easily in water.
Where to Get Borax:
Borax is found in laundry booster, hand soaps, and in some kinds of toothpaste.
You can also find it in one of these products:
-20 Mule Team Borax (pure borax)
-Powdered hand soap
-Tooth bleaching formulas (check labels for borax or sodium tetraborate)
Borax pentahydrate, a valuable natural mineral with a wide range of applications, was successfully synthesized using the effluents obtained from the process of the production of nanoscale Fe which is used for the removal and degradation of a wide range of organic and inorganic contaminants.
Core-shell spherical iron nanoparticles were produced using the liquid-phase reduction of FeCl3.
The waste residual solution obtained was then used as the feed material in a facile decomposition/evaporation process, resulting in the formation of Borax pentahydrate.
The results obtained are of economic and environmental importance and may also lead to the wider application of iron nanoparticles for efficient contamination removal.
Borax is used for numerous applications in agriculture, construction as well as home and personal care products.
In laundry powders Borax pentahydrate acts as a water softener, pH buffer as well as a bleaching and cleaning agent.
These properties also lend themselves well to soap making as the water softening effect of the borax is reputed to assist soap in withstanding the effects of hard water whilst also improving it's ability to clean.
Borax pentahydrate, also known as Etibor 48 or sodium tetraborate pentahydrate, is the most common form of sodium borate used in various industries.
Borax pentahydrate is a white, odorless crystalline granular or powder product that is mildly alkaline both alone and in solution.
Compared to Borax Decahyrdate, which is physio-chemically comparable, Etibor 48 has a higher Boron content per unit mass, a lower ratio of bound water and is less hygroscopic.
Manufacturing Process of Borax pentahydrate:
High-purity sodium tetraborate pentahydrate is produced by:
(a) Reacting the mineral colemanite (2CaO·3B2O3.5H2O) with sodium carbonate (Na2CO3) in an aqueous environment to produce an aqueous solution of sodium tetraborate and sodium hydroxide, with precipitation of solid calcium carbonate;
(b) Treating the aqueous solution obtained in stage (a), after separating the precipitated calcium carbonate, with boric acid (H3BO3) to neutralize the sodium hydroxide and form a further quantity of sodium tetraborate;
(c) Separating sodium tetraborate pentahydrate by crystallization from the aqueous solution obtained in stage b.
Use restrictions of Borax pentahydrate:
-Cannot be used in food applications and are labeled accordingly.
-Therefore, Borate products shall not be used as food additives or preservatives.
-Cannot be used as human nutritional or mineral supplements.
-Is not intended for carpet/upholstery applications and shall not be used for carpet/upholstery deodorization or flea control purposes.
How Safe Is Borax?
Borax in the usual form of sodium tetraborate decahydrate is not acutely toxic, which means a large amount would need to be inhaled or ingested to produce health effects.
As far as pesticides go, it's one of the safest chemicals available.
A 2006 evaluation of the chemical by the U.S. EPA found no signs of toxicity from exposure and no evidence of cytotoxicity in humans.
Unlike many salts, skin exposure to borax does not produce skin irritation.
However, this doesn't make borax categorically safe.
The most common problem with exposure is that inhaling the dust can cause respiratory irritation, particularly in children.
Ingesting large amounts of borax can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
The European Union (EU), Canada, and Indonesia consider borax and boric acid exposure a potential health risk, primarily because people are exposed to it from many sources in their diet and from the environment.
The concern is that overexposure to a chemical generally deemed safe could increase the risk of cancer and damage fertility.
While the findings are somewhat contradictory, it's advisable children and pregnant women limit their exposure to borax if possible.
REACH Registration number: 01-2119490790-32-0002
Substance name : Disodium tetraborate pentahydrate
Trade name : ETİBOR-48 (Borax pentahydrate)
Chemical name/synonyms: Borax pentahydrate, disodium tetraborate pentahydrate, sodium tetraborate pentahydrate
Index Number : 005-011-02-9
Borax Pentahydrate 99.9% Technical Grade, granular.
Borax Pentahydrate has a high purity and concentration.
Borax pentahydrate is a boron compound, also known as rhombohedral crystalline tinkhanite, in its basic structure.
KEYWORDS:
12179-04-3, 215-540-4, Borax pentahydrate, Tincalconite, Borax 5-hydrate, UNII-3EU0PO531X, Na2B4O7.5H2O, 3EU0PO531X, DTXSID9051610, ETIBOR-48
Synonyms & Trade Names:
Borax pentahydrate, Sodium borate pentahydrate, Sodium tetraborate pentahydrate
Borax pentahydrate Description:
Borax Pentahydrate is a white granular powder.
Borax pentahydrate contains boron, sulfates, Chloride.
Borax pentahydrate is 99% pure.
Borax pentahydrate Physical Description:
Colorless or white, odorless crystals or free-flowing powder.
[Note: Begins to lose water of hydration at 252°F.]
Grade: Technical; Formula: Na2B4O7. 5 H2O
Borax, also known as sodium borate, sodium tetraborate, or disodium tetraborate, is an important boron compound, a mineral, and a salt of boric acid. Powdered borax is white, consisting of soft colorless crystals that dissolve easily in water.
Uses of Borax pentahydrate: Heat-resistant glass; porcelain enamel; detergents; fertilizers’ leather; photography; bleaches; paint; laboratory reagent.
Additional Description
CAS: 12179-04-3
SYNONYMS:
Borax pentahydrate
Tincalconite
Borax 5-hydrate
UNII-3EU0PO531X
Na2B4O7.5H2O
3EU0PO531X
DTXSID9051610