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Boric Acid

A water-soluble white or colorless crystalline compound, used as an antiseptic and preservative and in fire proofing compounds, cosmetics, cements, and enamels.

Introduction

Boric acid, also called boracic acid or orthoboric acid. It exists in the form of colorless crystals or a white powder and dissolves in water. It has the chemical formula H3BO3, sometimes written B(OH)3. When occurring as a mineral, it is called sassolite.

Uses

It can be used as an antiseptic for minor burns or cuts and is sometimes used in dressings or salves or is applied in a very dilute solution as an eye wash. (1.5% solution or 1 tbsp per quart of boiled water has been suggested for the latter.) As an anti-bacterial compound, boric acid can also be used as an acne treatment. Boric acid can be used to treat yeast and fungal infections.

Industrial uses

In the jewelry industry, boric acid is often used in combination with denatured alcohol to reduce surface oxidation and firescale from forming on metals during annealing and soldering operations.

It is also used in the manufacturing of remming mass, a fine silica-containing powder used for producing induction furnace linings and ceramics.

Miscellaneous uses

Borates including boric acid have been used since the time of the Greeks for cleaning, preserving food, and other activities
Silly Putty was originally made by adding boric acid to silicone oil
TBE buffer is widely used for the electrophoresis of nucleic acids and has a higher buffer capacity than a TAE Buffer. It can be used for DNA and RNA polyacrylamide and agarose gel electrophoresis
It is used in pyrotechnics to prevent the amide-forming reaction between aluminium and nitrates. A small amount of boric acid is added to the composition to neutralize alkaline amides that can react with the aluminium
Boric acid dissolved in methanol is popularly used among fire jugglers and fire spinners to create a deep green flame
The white powder is also used in India and across the world to dust down Carrom boards to decrease friction and increase speed of play
Boric acid is added to salt in the curing of cattle hides, calf skins and sheep skins. Used in that way it helps to control bacteria development and also aids in the control of insects

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