Boron

Journal Article · Wed May 01 00:00:00 EDT 1991 · American Ceramic Society Bulletin; (United States)

OSTI ID:5415605

Cozen, L F ^[1]

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1. United States Borax and Chemical Corp., Los Angeles, CA (US)

This paper reports that borate minerals and refined borates are used extensively for the manufacture of vitreous materials such as insulation and textile fiberglasses, borosilicate glass, and porcelain enamels and frits. In North America, these applications are estimated to account for over 54% of the borate consumption. Other substantial uses are in soaps and detergents, metallurgy, fire retardants, industrial biocides, agriculture, and various miscellaneous applications. Reported domestic borate consumption in 1990 was estimated by the U.S. Bureau of Mines to be 320 000 metric tons B{sub 2}O{sub 3} versus 354 000 metric tons B{sub 2}O{sub 3} in 1989. Consumption is projected to remain essentially static in 1991. Imports were estimated by the Bureau to be 50 000 metric tons B{sub 2}O{sub 3} in 1990. Exports of boric acid and refined borates were approximately 650 000 metric tons of product, a 15 000 metric ton increase from the 1989 level. This increase partially offsets the drop in the 1990 consumption level.

• OSTI ID: 5415605
• Journal Information: American Ceramic Society Bulletin; (United States), Vol. 70:5; ISSN 0002-7812
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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