Boron Trioxide Powder / B2O3 Powder ( B2O3, 99%, 75um)

Boron Trioxide Powder Applications

Glass: boron trioxide has played an important role in the production of special lenses, so it is not surprising that engineers and researchers have quickly found nanoscale applications. Not only does it play a key role in the production of certain nanocomposites and glasses, but it is also a central material for borosilicate glass and glass-based optical fibers. It is also used as an additive in various glasses and nanocomposites in which it plays a less important role.

Flame Retardants:

Flame Retardant Additive: Boron trioxide is added to plastics, textiles, and paints to improve their flame retardant properties. It works by lowering the ignition temperature and helping to suppress the spread of flames, making materials safer in fire-prone environments.

Polymer and Textile Coatings: It is used in coatings for polymer and textile materials to enhance their fire resistance without compromising other material properties like flexibility or strength.

Soldering and Welding:

Flux for Soldering: Boron trioxide is used as a flux in soldering and welding processes, particularly in the electronics industry, to help remove oxide layers from metals and improve the flow of solder. It assists in joining metals by promoting better adhesion between the metal surfaces.

Welding Rod Coatings: In arc welding, boron trioxide is used in the coating of welding rods to improve the weld quality by enhancing arc stability and electrode life.

Energy Storage:

Batteries and Supercapacitors: Boron trioxide is being investigated for use in batteries and supercapacitors as a conductive material or electrolyte additive to improve charge retention, thermal stability, and energy density.

Water Treatment and Purification:

Water Softening: Boron trioxide is used in water treatment for softening hard water by removing calcium and magnesium ions, preventing scaling in pipes and boilers.

Purification: It is also used in purification processes for removing impurities and toxic substances from water, such as heavy metals and organic pollutants.

Agriculture:

Fertilizers: Boron trioxide is used in the production of boron-based fertilizers, which are essential for plant growth. Boron is a micronutrient that helps with cell wall formation, flowering, and fruiting in crops.

Pesticides: It is used as a boron source in some pesticides and fungicides, as boron has fungicidal properties that help protect crops from diseases.