SODIUM BORATE, TECHNICAL is also know simply as Borax and is a mineral that occurs naturally in deposits of the mineral Evaporite. Its uses vary from household products, such as hand soap and water softening agents, to use as a flux in welding and can also be found in small scale gold mining operations as a substitute to mercury.
CAS #: 1303-96-4
Molecular Formula: Na2B4O7.10H2O
Molecular Weight: 381.37