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Borax is a salt, a hydrated borate of sodium, with chemical formula Na₂H₂₀B₄O₁₇ often written Na₂B₄O₇·10H₂O. It is a colorless crystalline solid, that dissolves in water to make a basic solution.

It helps get rid of stains, mold, and mildew around the house. It can kill insects such as ants. It's used in laundry detergents and household cleansers to help whiten and get rid of dirt. It can neutralize odors and soften hard water. Sodium borate is used as a Flux, Cleansing agent, tanning agent, fireproofing agent, and as an Alkaline ingredient in Glass, Ceramics, and Glazes. It is also used in the developing bath for color photographs. Sodium borates are used to kill Cockroaches, and as an antifungal agent for wood.

Formula:   Na₂[B₄O₅(OH)₄]·8H₂O
Melting point:   1,369°F (743°C)
Density:   1.73 g/cm³