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Borax was used as an insecticide.

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What is sodium tetraborate better known as?

Sodium tetraborate is more commonly known as borax. It is often used as a cross-linking molecule between polymer chains, making the polymer more rigid.


Is borax dangerous?

Borax, which is also known as sodium borate, disodium tetraborate, or sodium tetraborate is known as a cleaning booster and it also helps with odor control. It can be dangerous if used around chemicals it could react poorly with, or in an inappropriate manner.


What is Sodium Tetraborate Pentahydrate?

It's more commonly known as Borax. Na2B4, with five water molecules attached to it. It's used as a pesticide as well as a pool chemical.


Why is phenolphthalein indicator used in the titration of oxalic acid against sodium hydroxide?

Yes. Phenolphthalein can be used as an indicator for the titration of a weak acid (oxalic acid) against strong base (sodium hydroxide).


What is sodium thiosulphate capable of?

Sodium thiosulfate is used against cyanide poisoning and pitiryazis.For nonmedical uses see this link.


What is barex?

Barex is a name for a polyacrylic resin, or an Italian maker of hair products. Perhaps you mean borax, a common name for sodium borate, which is used for cleaning and killing ants.


Where do you get borax powder bleach from?

Borax -- sodium tetraborate -- is available at most Walmarts and many grocery stores in the 20 Mule Team brand. Be careful not to confuse it with Boraxo, a hand cleaner that has contained some borax in its formuation. Also, borax is not actually a bleach, though it is used to improve the action of detergents.


What it sodium used for?

sodium is used for cooking or sodium hycloptorite is used for killing bacteria and is found in bleach


What are the indications for using 0.9 percent sodium chloride?

This solution is used by intravenous injections against a possible dehydration of the organism.


How are robotic ants used?

Robotic ants, about the size of a sugar cube are used by scientists in studies of social and swarm behavior.


What are the three uses for boron?

Much boron is made into sodium tetraborate which is used to insulate fiberglass. It is also used in many cleaning products- detergents and bleaches.Most boron is used to produce glass and ceramics. Borosilicate glass has a fantastic resistance to thermal shock (sudden changes in temperature which causes glass to break).Boron filaments are used as light but high-strength materials for aerospace structures. They are also used to produce some golf clubs and fishing rods.


What are some strange facts about sodium acetate?

One fun fact about sodium acetate is that it can be added to food products for extra flavoring. Ironically, it is also used to seal concrete against water damage.