Inoxia Chemical Supplies

Boric acid is quite often added to mixtures containing aluminium to act as a buffer to stop the alkali reaction accelerating. It is especially important to include boric acid when the composition contains barium nitrate or if it is being made up into a paste with water.

Colour: White
Odour: Odourless
Solvent: Water
Formula: H₂BO₃
Melting Point: 171ºC
Boiling Point: Decomposes at 300ºC