That's not exactly right. What you're talking about isn't necessarily reagent grade (although I'm sure it could be)---it's either anhydrous borax, or borax glass. Both perform about the same, as they don't contain water. Borax glass has been melted, while anhydrous borax has simply had the water removed. Borax glass tends to be somewhat translucent, while anhydrous borax is white opaque, and on the hard side. Both are very tranquil when heated. They don't puff up, they simply get hot, then melt.Geo said:thats reagent grade borax.its bought at the chemical supply houses that other chemicals are sold. it has lower moisture and doesnt expand as badly.
Harold_V said:That's not exactly right. What you're talking about isn't necessarily reagent grade (although I'm sure it could be)---it's either anhydrous borax, or borax glass. Both perform about the same, as they don't contain water. Borax glass has been melted, while anhydrous borax has simply had the water removed. Borax glass tends to be somewhat translucent, while anhydrous borax is white opaque, and on the hard side. Both are very tranquil when heated. They don't puff up, they simply get hot, then melt.Geo said:thats reagent grade borax.its bought at the chemical supply houses that other chemicals are sold. it has lower moisture and doesnt expand as badly.
Harold
Horrace said:Ok I'm a first timer I have some 20 m t borax Are you saying heat it to 450' then put the pins in is that it Or could someone spell it out for me. Or should I search for some other chemicals. Which process work with the least amount of risk. Thanks for your patience
Horrace said:Ok I'm a first timer I have some 20 m t borax Are you saying heat it to 450' then put the pins in is that it Or could someone spell it out for me. Or should I search for some other chemicals. Which process work with the least amount of risk. Thanks for your patience
Horrace said:Ok I'm a first timer I have some 20 m t borax Are you saying heat it to 450' then put the pins in is that it Or could someone spell it out for me. Or should I search for some other chemicals. Which process work with the least amount of risk. Thanks for your patience
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