Anhydrous Borax

Anhydrous Borax

Anhydrous borax (sodium tetraborate, anhydrate) is a white odorless crystalline powder, well soluble in water.

Formula

It is a salt of boric acid and sodium. It has weakly basic properties, used as a flux, antiseptic, preservative and component in glass production.

Na₂B₄O₇

Application

production of heat-resistant and optical glass, glazes, enamels.