Whether you are using boric acid flakes as part of a medical solution for research, using magic flake powder to come up with a cure for a pet ear infection, or adding magic ichthyosis inside to invent an insect repellent, there is no doubt that the flakes boric acid are a valuable commodity in Ireland. In this article, we present the results of some of the key uses of boric acid flakes and explore why people in Ireland can be forgiven for thinking that borax and boric acid are the same thing. We’ll take a closer look at the similarities and differences between them.
How is boric acid widely used in laboratory research and scientific experiments in Ireland?
Numerous studies have shown that there are many useful and effective methods of using boric acid flakes in Ireland;
● Research into treating mild eye infections and external ear infections in humans and pets with boric acid solution
● Research into the use of boric acid powder, which can reduce the effect of perspiration and the intensity of odor.
● Boric acid powder has also been shown to help treat athlete’s foot and vaginal mycoses.
● As a powerful insecticide, boric acid has been found to be safe for the household and extremely effective against cockroaches, termites, fire ants, fleas, silverfish and other insects.
● It has also been proven to be used as an antiseptic to treat burns and minor cuts (when mixed with distilled water)
● Laboratories have reported that it acts as a deodorizer for garbage bins, toilets, laundries, etc.
● Research centres have issued a record stating that boric acid is particularly good at removing stains, so it is suitable for home washing, laundries and other cleaning companies.
● As a curiosity, boric acid can be used to make the fire green
● Surprisingly, it was found that it can be used to protect wood against attack by insects and fungi
● Additionally, it is stated that boric acid prevents and eliminates (wet or dry) rot of wood.
● In addition, after the tests, the thesis was written that it is used to regulate the PH level in swimming pools
● In addition, it has been studied that it can play an important role in skin production
● At the request of the agricultural industry, studies were carried out and it was agreed that boric acid powder could be added to the soil to replenish the boron deficiency.
Where does boric acid come from?
Boric acid comes mainly from borax. Borax is a mineral that forms thick, white crystals that accumulate and combine into large masses. These crystalline masses are usually found in brines in deserts and around salt lakes. Despite the common assumption, boric acid and borax are not the same thing. They look similar and have almost the same purpose of use, and there’s not much difference between the two products, so they’re easy to get confused.
However, there are some important, non-replaceable differences between them that can greatly influence their intentions
to use; for example, they can have an impact on the quality of the results obtained after scientific research is carried out.
Scientists highlight the following differences between borax and boric acid
● Scientists have shown that boric acid can be dangerous to the eyes, so handle it with great concentration.
● Borax has been shown to extract from the ground, while boric acid is actually produced from borax.
● It has been tested that boric acid contains around 6% more boron than borax, so farmers use one above the other to fertilize their crops.
● Through research, it is known that borax is mined in the form of a rock and must be crushed or crushed to become a powder in which we see boric acid.
● As a result of analyzes, boric acid does not contain sodium, making it suitable for farm use, unlike borax, which is high in sodium, which is harmful to plants. Borax dries up and becomes rock hard.
