Magnesium Borate

Name:
Magnesium Borate
Detailed information:

M Formula:	3MgO•B2O3 (orthoborate) or Mg(BO2)2•8H2O (metaborate)
Properties:
Transparent, colorless crystals or white powder. Soluble in alcohol, acetic acid, and inorganic acids; slightly soluble in water.
Derivation:
By heating magnesium oxide, boric anhydride.
Use:
Preservative, antiseptic, fungicide.