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Karl Meyer

What is sodium pentaborate?

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Sodium pentaborate (also known as sodium borate) is a white, powdery substance that is commonly used in making enamel and pottery glazes. It is also sometimes used as a disinfectant or flame retardant. Pentaborate can be found naturally occurring in boron-rich minerals, but it is typically produced commercially by combining boric acid and sodium hydroxide.

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Sodium pentaborate is a white, odorless, crystalline compound that is soluble in water. It is used as a boron-containing detergent and disinfectant agent. Sodium pentaborate also has buffering and emulsifying properties.

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