sentence: Boric acid is used as a disinfectant.
sentences_before: Boric acid' is an acid of Boron. Its salts are called Borates.
sentences_after: It can also be used as a preservative, it has the E number 284. Boric acid is a by-product of the production of certain forms of glass, porcelain and vitreous enamel. It is also used as a Flame retardant. Dissolved in water, it acts as a neutron absorber in nuclear power plants.
concept_name: boric acid
headings: Boric acid
categories: Acids