化学
Boric acid is a white, crystalline solid of chemical formula H?BO?, which is sometimes written B(OH)?. It is only sparingly soluble
在水里。它在170摄氏度下熔化,在此温度下会分解成水和偏硼酸(HBO3)。
生产
Boric acid is manufactured by the combination of borax (sodium tetraborate decahydrate, Na?B?O??10H?O) with muriatic acid
(盐酸,HCl)。
应用领域
Boric acid is commonly found in insecticides. It purportedly works through an unusual mode of action by penetrating the exoskeleton and
通过脱水杀死昆虫,尽管其确切机理尚不清楚。
毒性
The acute toxicity of boric acid is reportedly about the same as that of sodium chloride (table salt). In large doses, however, it is
已知会导致雄性试验动物不育。
有趣的事实
In 1943, the original Silly Putty was synthesized from boric acid and silicone oil.