Boron-based products are used in hundreds of applications and productive processes. In ancient times used principally as a soldering agent, today such products have a fundamental role everywhere, thanks to the variegated properties of Boron. These extend from catalysts in chemical reactions through to micro-nutrients in the life-cycle of plants, from combustion inhibitors to moderators in nuclear reaction.
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Thanks to these diverse properties, new fields of application are continually being found for boric products. The potential of Boron is so widespread that SCL carries on investing in research and development programmes to find new products and applications.
» electronic applications
High purity boric acid and ammonium pentaborate are used in aluminium foil forming process and in electrolytic solutions.
» pharmacopoeia products
high purity boric acid and sodium borate are used for the need
of the pharma industry..
of the pharma industry..
» flame retardancy
Zinc borate is a multifunctional flame retardant with smoke suppressant properties.
» wood preservation
Sodium octaborate is a biocidal active substance effective against wood-destroying organisms.
» agriculture Fertiglobal
Boron is one of the most important micronutrients, essential for plant growth.