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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An essential part of industry—and everyday life
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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Chart of the pH values of various borate solutions
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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.
A free-flowing, off-white crystalline product manufactured in France by Borax Francais S.A.S.
A white crystalline product manufactured in France by Borax Francais S.A.S.
Potassium tetraborate is a product resulting from the controlled reaction of potassium hydroxide, water and boric acid. It is an alkaline salt with excellent buffering properties and consists of white crystalline granules.
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