Today we're going to look at how boron can benefit furniture and other articles around the home.
Even though boron is not a well-known element, boron benefits are numerous for modern life. It's present in almost everything, including humans, animals, plants, soil, water, and various applications and products.
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Today we're going to look at how boron can benefit furniture and
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other articles around the home.
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Even though boron is not a well known element, boron benefits
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are numerous for modern life.
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It's present in almost everything, including humans, animals, plants,
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soil, water, and many different applications and products.
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Many wood preservatives are used containing boron as a mixture to
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protect against rot and insect damage.
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Once the protective layer is applied, it prevents moisture and
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pests from penetrating the surface.
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DIsodium Octaborate is the active component of these
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boron based wood treatments.
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It's a naturally occurring substance that poses no environmental risk
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and is also non hazardous to animals in significant quantities.
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Boron based wood treatments are suitable for dry areas above the ground, such as
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flooring, furniture, framing, and joinery.
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Since it leaches, it cannot be used in or near water.
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It can also be utilized outdoors in specific circumstances if it's guarded
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against the environment while building.
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In electronic devices, boron is an important element in the electronic
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industry and in consumer products.
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It is used as a semiconductor dopant to control the materials,
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electrical conductivity, and provide structural support and insulation.
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It's also used to produce borosilicate glass in LCD screens by adding boron
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oxide to silica to manufacture these screens and other optical components.
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And these glasses are also employed for household lighting
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and other standard lamps.
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Besides this, boron treatments are seen in manufacturing modern smartphone
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components such as touchscreen displays for durability and responsiveness.
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Boron is a key component of gorilla glass, for example, by Corning.
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It's used in batteries for energy performance and longer product life
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and other essential components like microprocessors and camera chips.
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So boron when added to metals, forms protective coatings that resist
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corrosion and enhances tensile strength.
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The element also has excellent flame retardant properties and is often
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used in fireproofing materials.
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In personal care products in the bathroom, boron is a key ingredient
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in many popular cosmetic and skin care products because it helps improve
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skin, hair, and nail appearance.
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It helps keep the skin hydrated by helping the body produce collagen and elastin,
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two essential proteins for healthy skin.
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And boron also helps reduce inflammation and can even kill
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bacteria that causes acne.
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In addition, Boron benefits personal care products with pH balancing, employing
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waxes or oils to emulsify, stabilizing foams, and for moisture retention.
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It's also effective as a component of dandruff and
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other scalp condition shampoos.
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When applied topically, the boron treatment can help to soothe the
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scalp and remove excess oil and sebum.
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Also in the bathroom, boron is used in multiple dental care products.
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When it comes to dental health, the boron benefits accrue by keeping
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the mouth clean and preventing the growth of bacteria and plaque.
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Boron solutions also helps to strengthen tooth enamel, making teeth less
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susceptible to cavities in decay.
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Boron can also help reduce inflammation in the gum, which can lead to gum.
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Many products on the market contain some form of boron, such as
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toothpaste, mouthwash, and chewing gum.
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Downstairs in the kitchen, boron can make cooking and household chores easy.
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Boron can be helpful as boron based enamels and borosilicate glass can
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endure high temperatures, making them particularly beneficial in the kitchen.
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Boron is also useful for sanitation by reducing bacterial growth in dishwater.
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It's also used in some non-stick coatings for frying pans
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and other kitchen utensils.
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In addition to these practical uses, boron can add a beautiful luster to tableware.
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It's used for ceramic wall and floor tiles that come in various
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pattern styles and colors.
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Every year, billions of Boris silica glazes are produced.
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In window glass boron is used to help block out UV radiation, protecting
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against harmful sun exposure.
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And additionally, boron based glasses are much stronger and more durable
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than traditional window glasses.
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So overall, using boron in windows can provide both
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improved safety and durability
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Boron is also necessary for human health in small amounts.
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It helps the body absorb and use calcium and magnesium, two
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important minerals for bone health.
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Boron can also help maintain healthy estrogen levels having
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said that, most people consume enough boron in their daily diet.
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Some people, however, might need supplements if they're not getting enough.
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In the car in your garage, one of the most common boron benefits is as an
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alloying agent in steel production.
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Boron strengthens the steel and makes it more resistant to wear and tear, making
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it ideal for use in vehicle manufacturing.
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It's also used to produce other automotive materials such as
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abs, plastic and fiberglass.
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And in addition, boron-based compounds are used as catalysts and various
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industrial processes, including the manufacturer of gasoline and diesel fuel.
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In the garden, boron is helpful for healthy plant growth.
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In plant processes, including cell wall formation, pollen germination,
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and seed synthesis, certain amounts of boron can help improve all these.
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It can also be used as a foliar spray in the garden to help the soil.
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Boron can be used in the form of boric acid, borax, or other solvable
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boron compounds in this respect.
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It's also a simple, affordable, and friendly pest
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controlled method in gardens.
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It has been found, that borates are more effective than other pesticides when it
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comes to killing bugs on plants because they don't harm humans or animals alike.
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Finally, for those of us lucky enough to have a swimming pool in the garden,
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Borax is used as a cleaner in pools.
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It can help stabilize alkalinity and work as a pH buffer.
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It also softens water, reduces the need for chlorination and
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inhibits any algae formation.
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