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Question
Give the uses of Borax.
Solution
Uses of borax:
- Borax is used for the identification of coloured metal ions.
- In the manufacture optical and borosilicate glass, enamels and glazes for pottery.
- It is also used as a flux in metallurgy and also acts as a good preservative.
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