Ceramic - Pottery Dictionary

by Susan Mussi

BORAX

ca: BÒRAX

es: BÓRAX

Borax also known as sodium borate, sodium tetraborate, or disodium tetraborate, is an important boron compound, a mineral, and a salt of boric acid. It is usually a white powder consisting of soft colorless crystals that dissolve easily in water and is a component of glass, pottery, ceramics and glazes.