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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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U.S. Borax serves 650 customers with more than 1,800 delivery locations globally. The company is acknowledged for its leadership in developing borates’ potential and its world class safety, environmental, and community practices.
We’ve long been supporters of our local chapter of The Boys & Girls Club. So, at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in California, many of our employees immediately reached out to see how we could support them in their efforts to provide meals, foodstuffs, and distance learning support to families living in the LA harbor area.
Peanuts require boron, especially during the pod development stage, or “hollow heart” may occur, possibly reducing quality and yields. Read more about how Solubor and Granubor can help ensure adequate boron supply.
Permitted arsenic (As) levels in borate fertilizers in Brazil compared to the world
Chart of the pH values of various borate solutions
As pioneers in mining and metals, we produce materials essential to human progress.
Research in California has shown that foliar applications of Solubor increased pistachio yields. The best time for foliar application is from the late dormant to the early bud stages. Soil applications of boron are not as effective as foliar applications in supplying sufficient boron for flowering.
Plant analysis is a valuable tool in determining the general nutritional status of crops during the growing season. Accurate data requires careful collection and handling of tissue samples. Knowledge of the normal boron sufficiency range in a given crop helps interpret the results and diagnose possible boron deficiency.
Polybor is a multi-functional boron product with a general application in both industrial and consumer products. Polybor is a mild alkaline salt consisting of a fine white powder that is readily soluble in water.
A fine-grained, white, non-crystalline product manufactured in the U.S.A. by U.S. Borax Inc.
A white aqueous suspension manufactured in France by Borax Francais S.A.S.
Potassium pentaborate is a product resulting from the controlled reaction of potassium hydroxide, water and boric acid.
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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.
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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