Abstract:
A family of borate compounds containing an isolated (finite) nonaborate anion with the structural formula [B9O12(OH)6]3-. Preferred amine nonaborate compounds have a resolved oxide formula of A¿2?O.3B2O3.2H2O, where A is the monovalent cation of an amine salt, such as guanidinium and imidazolium. Also provided is a method for preparing these compounds by crystallization from an aqueous solution under mild conditions without the formation of significant amounts of by-products. These compounds have potential application as precursors for the production of advanced boron nitride ceramic materials, and as flame retardants, corrosion inhibitors, and biocides.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a pourable aqueous borate-containing suspension which suspension in water contains 8 to 13 % by weight boron as sodium pentaborate, 0.1 to 3 % by weight, based on the total weight of a composition, of a swellable clay, and 0.05 to 0.2 % by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of a polysaccharide. The aqueous compositions according to the invention are readily handled. They may be used directly or, if appropriate, diluted for use.
Abstract:
The invention relates to boron-containing compositions for use in clay body, e.g. brick, manufacture. According to the invention clay bodies, such as bricks or tiles, are manufactured by a method comprising mixing into the starting clay a source of B2 O2 and a migration inhibitor capable of inhibiting the transport of borate towards the surface of the clay during its drying, forming the clay into the desired shape, drying of firing. Using the method according to the invention clay articles of improved properties may be obtained.
Abstract:
Amorphous boric oxide-containing product having about 80 to 90 % B2O3 is produced by heating boric acid to an elevated temperature of about 180° to 220 °C to dehydrate the boric acid and form a molten glass which is cooled to a solid glassy product. The solid glass can be comminuted to produce a particulate product. Preferably the boric acid is heated at about 195° to 205 °C. The process is readily adapted to a continuous process in which the boric acid is continuously fed through a heated reactor-mixer such as a Kneadermaster mixer or Discotherm mixer. The molten glassy product is cooled to form a solid glassy product which can be comminuted to a desirable particle size range.
Abstract:
A process for recovering valuable products from ore containing boron and lithium, such as jadarite ore, includes an acid digestion step and downstream steps that recover valuable boron-containing and lithium-containing products
Abstract:
A process for recovering valuable products from ore containing boron and lithium, such as jadarite ore, includes an acid digestion step and downstream steps that recover valuable boron-containing and lithium-containing products
Abstract:
The present invention relates to compositions and methods for preventing and treating osteochondrosis by administration of supplemental boron containing compounds to animals and humans. The supplemental boron containing compounds are provided in animal feed compositions or as supplements for animal feed. Also provided by this invention are animal feed compositions that are supplemented with boron containing compounds and which have reduced phosphorus content. The invention also provides a method for treating or preventing osteochondrosis in animals or humans by the administration of supplemental boron containing compounds. The invention also provides a method for decreasing the amount of phosphorus excreted by an animal, a method of increasing the efficiency of absorption of phosphorus by an animal, a method of reducing environmental phosphorus pollution by administering supplemental boron to the animal. The invention also provides a method of reducing pre-weaning mortality in an animal by feeding pregnant, nursing or lactating animals by administering supplemental boron containing compounds.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method for the manufacture of sodium perborate monohydrate having a high active oxygen content and high bulk density and to sodium perborate particles which can be made using this method. The method according to the invention comprises agglomerating fine sodium perborate particles using as agglomerating agent a high concentration hydrogen peroxide solution, and subsequently drying. The product obtained has the desirable properties of commercially available sodium perborate monohydrate but also in particular a high active oxygen content and high bulk density making it suitable for use in so-called compact or super compact detergent formulations.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a pourable aqueous borate-containing suspension which suspension in water contains 8 to 13 % by weight boron as sodium pentaborate, 0.1 to 3 % by weight, based on the total weight of a composition, of a swellable clay, and 0.05 to 0.2 % by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of a polysaccharide. The aqueous compositions according to the invention are readily handled. They may be used directly or, if appropriate, diluted for use.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a bleaching composition. In particular the invention provides a bleaching composition which comprises: (i) a bleaching agent, and (ii) as bleach catalyst, a polyoxometalate of Keggin, Dawson or Finke structure and having the general formula (II):(A')a'(Cox'Yy',Mm',Oo).cH2O wherein the or each A', which may be the same or different, is a cation; a' has a value such that (A')a' counters the anionic charge of (Cox', Yy', Mm', Oo); x' has a value of 0.25 to 4; the or each Y, which may be the same or different, represents P, Si or Co; y'is 1 or 2; o has a value of 34 to 68; the or each M, which may be the same or different, represents W, Mo, V, Nb or Ta; m' has a value of 9 to 18; and c has a value of between 0 and 84. The bleaching compositions according to the invention have good bleaching performance and can be used without a bleach activator, e.g. at low temperatures.