Ammonium pentaborate is used in the preparation of both wet and dry electrolytic capacitors, flame proofing, gunning and patching compounds for extending the life of basic refractories. Used in the preparation of special welding, soldering and brazing fluxes for stainless steel or various non-ferrous metals, where alkali borates cannot be used.

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