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NEWS
Video – Borax for Safe Cleaning in the Home
Borax helps remove dirt and grime around the home, which is why it is used in cleaning solutions. However, it must be handled carefully to avoid irritation if inhaled.
Boron’s Effects on the Immune System
Boron is a natural component of certain foods and is normally present in trace amounts in the body. Boron is commonly found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some meats. It’s also available as a dietary supplement for those showing signs of Boron deficiency, but as it is an ultra-trace mineral. Let's see how Boron acts as an effective immunity booster.
Stevia Plant: A Healthier Alternative To Sugar
A Stevia Plant is the ultimate substitute for sugar, offering a range of essential micronutrients such as zinc and boron that are vital to maintaining optimum health.
Nuclear Waste Is Revolutionizing The Glass Industry
Nuclear waste can now be vitrified into durable borosilicate glass for long-term secure storage which is an ingenious breakthrough in hazardous management.
Gender Inequality In The Face of Food Insecurity
Gender inequality contributes significantly to food insecurity. Boron is an essential micronutrient that aids in the improvement of food security and, there are implications for gender equality by increasing agricultural production efficiencies.
White Howlite: The Healing Gemstone
White Howlite is a remarkable gemstone, from stylish jewelry pieces to the soothing properties it holds, this captivating borate mineral has certainly made an indelible mark.
Marine Life Thrives With Boron
Boron is a remarkable chemical element that plays an essential part in maintaining the delicate balance of marine life.
NEWS
Podcast – Sustainable Agriculture and Boron
In today's podcast, we're going to look at sustainable agriculture. Sustainable agriculture uses micronutrients such as boron, zinc, and copper to promote soil health and support healthy plant growth.
Boron Neodymium Magnets
A Neodymium magnet is a type of permanent magnet that uses the power of neodymium (NdFeB), one of the strongest substances known. It exhibits superior resistance to heat and corrosion, as well as elevated tolerance for ferromagnetic materials in close contact with it.
Podcast – Boron and Decarbonization in the Chemicals Industry
Boron and Decarbonization: To reduce their carbon footprint and make the world cleaner, many chemical industry companies are embracing decarbonization strategies. What can the chemical sector do to contribute significantly to climate change by reducing greenhouse gases from the chemicals manufactured using fossil fuels?
Today, we will review current practices and regulations in an industry-wide drive to meet goals and look at how the latest technological breakthroughs play a pivotal role in shifting toward more sustainable and eco-friendly infrastructure.
Boron and Infrared Rays: Applications in Energy Efficiency
It is an interesting element. It has a very low melting point, and it does not conduct electricity well. There are so many properties of Boron that make it a great material for building solar panels with. This blog post discusses the applications of Boron in infrared rays absorption and how this is useful to increase energy efficiency. Boron absorbs infrared rays It has three different absorption peaks for infrared rays. The first and second are at wavelengths of about 12 microns, while the third is around 19 microns. This means that it absorbs both long-wave radiation and short-wave...
Underground Mining Pursuit: Hard Rock Mining
Underground mining is a practice that delves deep for precious metals, gems and other valuable minerals. Hard rock mining venture to extract minerals from hard ore or sedimentary rocks.
Billion Dollar Boron
Billion dollar boron. In 2021, borates sales hit billions of dollars. Why? The demand for boron is increasing rapidly in strategic sectors such as aerospace and defense, zero-carbon, and advanced energy solutions, which depend on boron-based technologies to reduce emissions. Recent forecasts predict that boron demand will increase by 30% by the end of the decade.
Podcast – Facts about Sodium-Ion Batteries
Today, we're going to talk about sodium-ion batteries. It's no secret that batteries are a big part of our lives. They power our mobile phones, laptops, and cars. For manufacturers and consumers alike, several factors are important such as pricing durability, power density, safety, and temperature operating range.
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GUIDE TO BORON
APPLICATIONS
5 Ways Boron Can Be An Extrication Agent
The use of boron steel in extrication is an important factor to consider because it has a tensile strength that’s close to titanium, which makes it perfect for emergencies where you need something durable and strong enough to cut through metal or other materials to extract people from dangerous scenarios.
Silly Putty: The Role of Boron
Boron is a crucial ingredient of 'Silly Putty,' an extraordinarily complex and sophisticated molecular engineering job with multiple benefits from securing objects in space to treating injuries and using it to lift fingerprints as evidence for amateur sleuths.
CHEMISTRY
Wurtzite Boron Nitride
Wurtzite boron nitride (w-BN) is the wurtzite form of boron nitride. It is in use recently as a super abrasive material and also to assist in detonation scenarios. Wurtzite BN is the next step in the evolution of boron nitride, after the well-known cubic BN and graphite.
Olivine And Boron Pairing
Olivine is a crucial element found in Earth's upper mantle. Although boron is typically low in concentration, it can significantly impact olivine's properties. Boron is generally stable in olivine, resulting in a massive increase in conductivity.
RESEARCH
Boron – The Building Block of Urbanization
Boron is a metal useful to modern societies for over 100 years. It is most commonly available as borax in household cleaning products. Or, as the boric acid in eye drops and mouthwashes. However, it has many other uses in urbanization. It is present in construction...
Boron Nitride Powers Thermal Conductivity
Boron nitride, also known as "white graphite," is a semiconductor material that conducts electricity. It is chemically inert and electrically insulating with no bandgap in the bulk phase that would allow it to emit light when excited by an energy source. Because of its excellent thermal conductivity properties, layers of boron nitride are often added onto other materials like silicon carbide (SiC) for use in high-efficiency power devices like thermoelectric cooler packages (TECs).
Lithium Miners To Watch In Upcoming Years
December closed out with a surge of momentum for the Lithium Miners where investors are looking forward to investing in these companies.
Ultimate Guide to Boron Markets
Learn more about well-researched forecasts for the various global boron markets.
BENEFITS
How Amazing Boron Protects Against Radiation
Amazing Benefits of Boron - Radiation Protection! Would you like to live longer? Have healthier children and grandchildren? Reduce your risk of certain cancers? If so, then get yourself some boron. It is a valuable mineral that helps shield our cells from harmful...
Podcast – Boron in Foods
Podcast - Boron in Foods: Boron is a trace element found naturally in many plant foods such as legumes and fruits. Boron can also be found in beer and wine to a lesser extent, and is available as a nutritional supplement. It is thought to be beneficial in reproduction, development, immunity, brain function, and anti-inflammatory.
MINING BORON & BORATES
MINING
Lithium Reserves Discovered In India
As lithium moves from powering batteries to revolutionizing technology, countries possessing a strategic reserve of lithium will be poised for a successful journey into the future.
Boron Mining: Sources and Major Producers
Boron, a naturally occurring element in the earth's crust, is extracted from several locations globally, including Turkey, China, and the United States.
A Town Called Boron
Scientists and mining professionals know boron as a strategic mineral that powers advanced energy and serve multiple industrial, agricultural, and household applications. But there is another Boron, a town called boron in California. Many of the population of Boron work at the U.S. Borax mine nearby, after which the town was renamed.
Company Profile of Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto is a major player in Boron mining. The company has been around for more than 100 years. And now it employs more than 60,000 people across the globe. In this blog post, we will take a look at Rio Tinto’s role in Boron mining and where they are located.
INVEST IN BORON
3 Lithium Stocks to Watch
Mining for Lithium is not an easy job. To be cost-effective requires stringent procedures and regulations in place and also needs to have a decent turn-around time and stand up to the promise of being a long-term supply source for clients. We look at three Lithium companies that have not only shown profits through an otherwise tumultuous time but also served their clients' present needs with a roadmap for the future.
ABR Boron Production 3x
According to a press release from ABR on November 16th, 2021, the company has announced 'ABR production triples' with a near tripling of production capability for the critical mineral boron at its Fort Cady operations in Southern California. Boron is becoming recognized as an essential mineral for use in multiple applications in decarbonization, advanced energy - batteries- and food security- as a micronutrient.
Introduction to Boron and Lithium
Many investors are aware that boron and lithium are two essential elements for use in Advanced Energy. What is the difference between the two minerals?
The Threat of a Boron Market Shortage
The world market for boron si facing a shortage due to rising demand. Boron is a strategic material globally, and demand is projected to grow significantly due to its use in multiple industries and applications, from advanced energy to decarbonization and food security.
PLANET BORON
DECARBONIZATION
Sustainable Mining: The Future of the Industry
Sustainable mining is the sustainable extraction, processing, and use of mineral resources. It impacts the environmental and its economic feasibility.
Boron Renewable Energy
Boron is an essential element of renewable energy. The use of other materials in the production process is reduced. Carbon emissions are decreased by using borates for insulation or fire-retardant purposes. Boron has many properties which make it a good candidate for this purpose. It plays a prominent role as we work to reduce our dependency on traditional methods like fossil fuels.
ADVANCED ENERGY
Video – The Rapid Growth of the Battery Storage Market
Boron is powering the future of battery storage technology, making it an outstanding investment for those looking to capitalize on energy storage.
Company Profile of Lithium and Boron Technology
Lithium and Boron Technology, Inc., previously known as SmartHeat Inc, is a significant producer of boric acid and a manufacturer of lithium carbonate in the PRC. It has a revenue of around $7.57M. The company exclusively sources ore and brine from Dachaidan Lake and the surrounding areas.
FOOD SECURITY
Boron in Coffee
Coffee is one of the most susceptible crops to boron shortage. Boron in coffee is needed for coffee cultivation to improve yield and support healthy growth via cell divisions and cell wall formation in association with calcium, water uptake, roots growth, growth of internodes, setting, calcium uptake, lower aluminum toxicity, and drought resistance.
Podcast – Boron and Food Security
In today's podcast, we're going to look at boron and food security. Boron plays a considerable role in food utilization, principally by improving the nutritional value of fertilizers for plant growth development. It also increases crop yield through increased nitrogen fixation rates in soils deficient in micronutrients.
MICRONUTRIENTS
Micronutrients – Government Aid, and Boron
Governments have taken many initiatives to ensure the availability of micronutrients in our diet and products. Boron is a micronutrient found primarily in the soil and essential nutrient for plant growth and agriculture. Biofortification requires Boron.
Boron: The Micronutrient For Plants
Boron is a mineral of importance to plant growth and health; it is involved in processes like cell division, pollination, and seed production.