Boric Acid (H₃BO₃) is a weak acid having antifungal and antiviral properties. It is derived from Borax. It has its other names as hydrogen Borate and Orthoboric acid. It should not be swallowed or inhaled in huge amounts as it will prove poisonous. It sinks when mixed with water. It is a monobasic acid of boron. Decomposition of Boric Acid is done at above 100°C forming metaboric acid and boron oxide. Its molecular geometry is trigonal planar. It is used as an astringent. It is stable in the air. Boric acid is the conjugate acid of dihydrogen borate.

CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

• It is insoluble in methanol.
• It is stable at thermal conditions.
• It has toxic effects.
• It is the mostreactive alkali

CAS NO :- 10043-35-3

USES AND APPLICATIONS FOR BARIUM CARBONATE

INDUSTRIES

It is used in numerous industrial applications like: –

• It is used in tire adhesion, paints, and coating.
  • It is used in detergent alcohols.
  • It is used in enamels and marble substitutes as an analytical reagent.
  • It is used in the manufacturing of electrodes and optical glasses.
  • It is used for clayproducts and photographic papers.
  • Due to its toxic effects, it serves in the creation of rat poison.
  • It is used in tile and ferrite industries.