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Sodium tetraborate (B₆O₁₂Na₆), commonly known as borax or sodium tetraborate decahydrate in its hydrated form, is an inorganic ceramic compound belonging to the borate family. It is a white crystalline solid traditionally used as a flux, glass former, and industrial chemical rather than as a structural ceramic. In engineering contexts, it appears primarily in glass and enamel formulations, detergents, metallurgical processing, and as a precursor for advanced borosilicate ceramics; modern research explores borate-based compounds for thermal insulation, bioactive ceramics, and specialized glass composites where borax acts as a network modifier to improve thermal stability and workability.
glass manufacturing and fluxingenamel coatingsmetallurgical fluxesdetergent formulationsborosilicate ceramic precursorsthermal insulation research
Compliance & Regulations
?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | — | ksi | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | ksi | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
Regulatory Screening
Environmental
RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.