Industrial Processing ChemicalsFormula: H₃BO₃Purity: ≥ 99.5%

Boric Acid

Industrial-grade Boric Acid manufactured for electroplating, glass manufacturing, ceramics, and chemical processing applications. Provides excellent pH buffering and process control in industrial environments.

⚙️ Technical Specifications

Parameter / ElementStandard Value
Chemical FormulaH₃BO₃
Molecular Weight61.83 g/mol
Appearance & ColorWhite crystalline granular powder
Boric Acid (H3BO3) Purity≥ 99.5%
Boric Anhydride (B2O3)≥ 56.0%
Sulphate (SO4)≤ 0.05%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)≤ 10 ppm
Chloride (Cl)≤ 0.01%

🏭 Industrial Usage & Process Guidance

Primarily utilized in Watts nickel electroplating baths to maintain pH stability at the cathode boundary layer. It prevents the local pH from rising too high, which would cause rough, brittle, and burned nickel deposits. Also functions as a glass forming agent and chemical flux in borosilicate glass manufacturing.

Target Applications:

✓ Electroplating baths✓ Glass and ceramics✓ Industrial processing✓ Chemical manufacturing✓ Surface treatment

📦 Packaging & Storage

Available Packaging:

  • 25 kg Paper Bags with PE liner
  • 1000 kg Jumbo Bags

Storage Instructions:

Keep in dry, dry warehouse storage. Protect from moisture and keep bags sealed to avoid chemical clumping.

⚠️ Safety & Safe Handling

  • •May damage fertility or the unborn child.
  • •Avoid inhaling dust. Wear safety goggles, protective gloves, and dusk masks during handling.
  • •Store away from food items and water supplies.

Quality Standards:

ISO 9001:2015RoHS CompliantREACH Registered

Frequently Asked Questions about Boric Acid

What is the buffer capacity of Boric Acid in a Watts bath?

Boric Acid is effective within the pH range of 3.5 to 4.8, which corresponds to the standard operating window for industrial Watts and semi-bright nickel plating solutions.

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