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A fundamental part of life on Earth

Educational Video

As one of the chemical elements that make up our planet, boron is all around us—in soil and water, plants and animals—in trace amounts.

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Dehybor 12-Mesh

specifications sheet

A free-flowing, colorless glassy product manufactured in the U.S.A. by U.S. Borax Inc.

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Dehybor 30-Mesh

specifications sheet

A free-flowing, colorless glassy product manufactured in the U.S.A. by U.S. Borax Inc.

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Dehybor 80-Mesh

specifications sheet

A free-flowing, colorless glassy product manufactured in Europe.

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Dehybor Fine

specifications sheet

A free-flowing, colorless, glassy, anhydrous borax manufactured in the USA by U.S. Borax Inc.

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Dehybor Type R

specifications sheet

A free-flowing, colorless, glassy, anhydrous borax manufactured in the USA by U.S. Borax Inc.

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Differences in boron fertilizer sources

Differences in boron fertilizer sources

agronomy note

To determine the optimum rate and method of applying sufficient boron for optimum yields, growers need to know the relative boron needs for their crops.

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Does manure contain enough boron?

Does manure contain enough boron?

agronomy note

Animal manures contain varying concentrations of most plant nutrients.

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Driving improvements with data

educational video

Meet Justin Sewell. When he was shipping and rail operations superintendent, at our Boron Operations in California, Justin developed an app to monitor trucks which drives efficiency across the operation. (He's now plant manager at our Wilimington location.)

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Effect of doses and different sources of boron on corn yield in argillaceous soils

technical brochure

Depending on the boron source (B), the solubility and dissolution time (release of B) may change, impacting the recommended dose and management of B in the crop.

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Effect of doses and different sources of boron on soybean and corn yield in argillaceous soils

technical brochure

In order to aid in understanding the response of soy and corn to some sources available on the market, Schaich (2021) conducted two fieldwork experiments comparing sources and dosages of boron.

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Effects of sodium in borax on soils and crops

Effects of sodium in borax on soils and crops

agronomy note

Sodium is found in all soils and crops. Soils in humid regions, where most boron deficiencies occur, contain about 50-150 lbs/acre of sodium in the surface 6-inch layer, but soils in drier regions may contain higher levels of sodium.

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Eucalyptus (Brazil)

Eucalyptus (Brazil)

field study

Mato Grosso, Brazil (2019-2022): Midway results of a five-year study results in higher volumes with Granubor.

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Industrial U.S. Borax Products by Application

Industrial U.S. Borax Products by Application

Brochure

An essential part of industry—and everyday life

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Life Depends on Boron

Life Depends on Boron

Brochure

As one of the 109 elements that make up the planet, it’s not surprising that boron is all around us—in soil and water, plants and animals.

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Borate handling and storage

Borate handling and storage

Technical Bulletin

Most borates produced by U.S. Borax are relatively stable materials which are normally supplied in 50 lb or 25 kg bags. All bagged borate products should be hadled with care.

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U.S. Borax, part of Rio Tinto, is a global leader in the supply and science of borates—naturally-occurring minerals containing boron and other elements. We are 1,000 people serving 650 customers with more than 1,800 delivery locations globally. We supply around 30% of the world’s need for refined borates from our world-class mine in Boron, California, about 100 miles northeast of Los Angeles.  Learn more about Rio Tinto.

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