Boric acid has a single boron; its salt forms complex equilibria in solution, with the ion B4O7-2 being the predominant species. Boric acid is used for weatherproofing wood and fireproofing fabrics; as a preservative; manufacturing of cements, crockery, porcelain, enamels, glass, borates,…

Borax is a salt of boric acid which is used as a buffer. It has a co-complexing ability with other agents in water to form complex ions with various substances. It is also commonly utilized in chromatography and electrophoresis studies. Borax is typically used as a buffer component,…