Applications in Various Industries:
- Industrial Use: Used in the production of glass, ceramics, and flame retardants.
- Household Use: Found in antiseptics, insecticides, and cleaning agents.
- Agricultural Use: Used as a micronutrient in fertilizers.
Where is Boric Acid Found?
- Natural Sources: Found in certain minerals (e.g., borax) and geothermal springs.
- Industrial Production: Produced by the reaction of borax with a strong acid (e.g., sulfuric acid).
- Consumer Products: Found in antiseptics, insecticides, and fertilizers.