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Boron

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Borax – , (Na₂[B₄O₅(OH)₄]_·H₂O) is a naturally occurring mineral. Though primarily used as a laundry detergent booster and multi-purpose cleaner, it can also be used in DIY crafts to make crystals and slime!

Tile – Boron oxides, like boric oxide (B₂O₃) are for most wall and floor tiles. Their additions helps to improve appearance and make tile production more efficient.

Boron supplement – that helps maintain health and prevent disease in humans, animals, and plants. A balanced, nutritious diet should provide enough boron for most people, but in some cases a physician may recommend a boron supplement.

Plane – Boron fiber tape is used to fix cracks in aluminum aircraft skins of .

PYREX® measuring cup and laboratory glassware –Historically, PYREX® has been made of . Pure glass is made of silicon dioxide, but other elements, like sodium and calcium, must be added to it so that it can be easily molded into shapes like cups and bowls. The addition of boron to glass makes it remarkably resistant to thermal shock, making it ideal for cooking and for the science laboratory.

Golf clubs and fishing pole – Boron fibers are used in , like the shafts of golf clubs and fishing poles, for their strength and flexibility.

About the Contributor: Mollie Enright holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Toledo from Professor Mark Mason’s group. She is a member of the Boston College Law School Class of 2026.

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