Boric
Boric
Boric (/bɔːrɪk/), also known as boric acid or hydrogen borate, is a weak, monobasic Lewis acid of boron. It has the chemical formula H3BO3.
Etymology
The term "boric" is derived from the element Boron, which was discovered by two French chemists, Joseph-Louis Gay-Lussac and Louis-Jacques Thénard, and independently by Sir Humphry Davy, an English chemist, in 1808.
Usage
Boric is often used as an antiseptic, insecticide, flame retardant, neutron absorber, or precursor to other chemical compounds. It exists in the form of colorless crystals or a white powder and is soluble in water.
Related Terms
- Boron: The chemical element from which boric is derived.
- Antiseptic: A substance that inhibits the growth and reproduction of disease-causing microorganisms.
- Insecticide: A substance used to kill insects.
- Flame retardant: A substance that is applied to fabric, wood, or other materials to prevent, limit, or delay its combustion.
- Neutron absorber: A material that is capable of absorbing neutrons from a nuclear reactor.
- Chemical compound: A substance formed from two or more elements chemically united in fixed proportions.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Boric
- Wikipedia's article - Boric
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