Boric Acid
chemical formula: H3BO3
( powder )
Boric Acid is a mild acid used as an antiseptic, insecticide, flame retardant, and in nuclear power plants, to control the fission rate of Uranium. In the jewelry industry, boric acid is used in combination with denatured alcohol to reduce surface oxidation from forming on metals during annealing and soldering operations. In pyrotechnics, it is added to formulas that contain both a Nitrates and Aluminum to prevent unwanted reactions that can lead to spontaneous combustion.