What are boron's compounds or uses of compounds?

Answer 1

Uses of 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.
• Boron carbide shields can be used as control rods in nuclear reactors. This stops a nuclear reactor getting out of control. Boron carbide is also used in bulletproof vests and in tank armor.
• Metal borides are very strong and are often coated onto a substance to increase its hardness.
• Boron is a part of a neodynium magnet, the strongest type of permanent magnet. These magnets are used in MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) machines, CD and DVD players, cell phones, timer switches and more.
• Boric acid is sometimes used as an insecticide against ants, fleas and cockroaches.
• Sodium borate can be used as a fire retardant in plastics and rubber.

Answer 2

Boron compounds include boric acid (used as an antiseptic, insecticide, and flame retardant), borax (used in cleaning products), and boron carbide (used as an abrasive and in bulletproof vests). Boron compounds are also used in glass manufacturing, Metallurgy, and as neutron absorbers in nuclear reactors.