I am developing new approach to wood treatment which would utilize water solution of active ingredients for wood preservation and other properties. I would appreciate the name of water soluble (decent solubility of up to 25%) boron compounds with approximate solubility indicated and, if possible, the source to buy from.. Thank you
Alex Nadezhdin
As we know that Borax is very soluble and cheap boron compound, may be you can use its raw material.. Kernite.. (but it seems expensive). Other solution.. You can combine borax with other compound (still must be investigated) in order to limit its solubility.. Especially during leaching test for the preserved wood.
Several boronic acids are water-soluble, but they are more expensive than borax or boric acid.
Alex Nadezhdin Dear Dr. Alex,
A combination of borax and boric acid may be tried. This system for wood preservation is already prevailing in the Indian subcontinent. The only problem is excessive leaching, limiting its use primarily to interior use.
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