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Improving visibility with borosilicate glass
One of the most widely used applications for borates today is in the manufacture of borosilicate glass. Comprised of silica and 5-20% boric oxide (boron trioxide), borosilicate glass is prized for its strength and formability. It’s also resistant to heat, chemicals, shocks, and scratches.

Sealed headlights and halogen bulbs
Automotive manufacturers use borosilicate glass in sealed headlights and the halogen bulbs for your car.

High quality and consistency are crucial in glass production for lighting and bulbs. Glass manufacturers must ensure they’re adding the appropriate type and amounts of borates for their formulations, otherwise they risk uneven melting performance, which negatively affects the chemical and physical properties of the finished glass.

Touch screen displays
Automotive manufacturers looking to entice consumers offer advanced technology inside cars such as touch screen displays with navigation and entertainment features.

Specialized borosilicate glass is used in the production of thin-film-transistor liquid-crystal displays (TFT LCD) because it forms thinner and lighter screens, a major selling point in the market.

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Borates in automotive fluids and lubricants
Heat, corrosion, and sludge are among the primary enemies of cars. To prevent them from causing major damage, manufacturers use borates in automotive fluids including motor oil, hydraulic fluids, fuel additives, lubricants, and antifreeze.

Fuel additives
BORIC ACID can serve as a lubricating additive in fuel, which can reduce friction inside your car’s pistons. Less friction means your engine will lose less energy and run more efficiently. When borate esters are included in fuel additives, they help to keep carburetors clean and prevent pre-ignition.

https://www.borax.com/news-events/january-2022/borates-in-automobiles