Borax Pentahydrate

Borax Pentahydrate

Borax Pentahydrate (Na₂B₄O₇·5H₂O) is a white, crystalline powder used in a variety of industrial and household applications. It is a hydrated form of sodium borate and serves as a source of boron. Commonly used in detergents, cleaning agents, ceramics, glass manufacturing, agriculture (as a micronutrient), and cosmetics, it acts as a buffering agent, water softener, and pH stabilizer. Borax Pentahydrate dissolves easily in water, is mildly alkaline, and is valued for its versatility in chemical processes and formulations.