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QUALITeSOLUTIONS specializes in global sourcing and the internet marketing of mineral products. Our purpose is to provide a cost effective solution for customers searching for Colemanite and borate products. This site lists products suitable for a number of applications including Glass, flame retardants, ceramics etc.
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About the Mineral
Colemanite [Calcium Borate] is a naturally occurring Boron containing mineral. The special structural and bonding characteristics of Borate is a key feature to the successful use of Colemanite in many industrial modern day applications.
Borates are an important component in bleaching,
stain removal and have a buffering effect in Detergents and film processing.
Furthermore, Borates can control the viscosity in paints, adhesives, cosmetics while being a vital for plant growth and development. The strong neutron absorbing properties make Borates useful in the nuclear industry. Borate treated wood can help preserve and reduce fungal decay.
In Ceramics, Borates enhance durability, lustre, whilst in glass they improve heat resistance, chemical attack. In fibre glass, borates act as a flux, lower kiln temperatures and improve viscosity and surface tension to optimize fiberisation. Borates increase the mechanical strength and resistance to thermal shock in Borosilicate glasses such as cathode ray tubes and Pyrex.