Sodium Borate Decahydrate (Borax) is an alkaline chemical that reduces the melting point of all minerals, including gold. Therefore it is commonly used as a flux when melting gold and other precious metals to help collect and burn away impurities that may be present
Borax diluted in water can be used to remove stains from rugs or carpets, urine odour from mattresses, mildew from upholstery fabric, cleaning windows and Borax is a naturally occurring mineral deposit produced by repeated evaporation of lakes and riverbeds. The term Borax loosely refers several different chemical.
Sodium decahydrate. Used in the hydrolysis of casein powder. Emulsifier of shellac for acqueous solutions. Easily converted to boric acid.