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Data Sheet

Discover more product details, including technical features and primary uses of Zincubor.

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Safety Data Sheet

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Safety data sheet

Specifications Sheets

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Field Studies

Explore our field studies to see how Zincubor improves crop performance.

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Technical overview

Zincubor is a white crystalline powder, made from the reaction of boric acid and zinc oxide (2ZnO·3B2O3·3.5H2O). Every batch is treated through physical means only and has no added impurities or filler ingredients.

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Chemical
Boron (B): 14.5%
Zinc (Zn): 29%
Material required for 1 lb (.45kg) of B and 2 lbs (.91kg) Zn: 6.9 lb (3.13kg)

Physical
H2O solubility: <.28% at 20°C

Bulk density
Loose pack: 41 lb/ft3 (649kg/m3)
Tight pack: 65 lb/ft3 (1,000kg/m3)


Containers
Available in these bulk options:

  • 2,500 lb (1,000 kg) IBC bags

  • 25 lb (11.3 kg) plastic bags

Additional resources

Fertilizer coating technology

U.S. Borax designed two products to coat NPK fertilizers: Anhybor Fine for those targeting only boron and Zincubor for those focused on zinc and boron.

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Boron in Soils and Plant Nutrition

A practical guide to boron fertilization: Everything from boron in plant nutrition to diagnosing boron deficiency

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Product Summary

A summary of U.S. Borax's agriculture product portfolio--Anhybor, Granubor, Fertibor, Liquibor, Optibor for ag, Solubor, Solubor Flow, and Zincubor.

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More about Zincubor

New Fertilizer Products Meet Boron Demand
To meet the growing demand for boron and zinc in fertilization programs, U.S. Borax recently launched Anhybor and Zincubor. Learn More
Refined Borate: The Key Ingredient in Fertilizer Blends for Customer Loyalty
Initial nutrient price isn’t the only—or the best—way to determine the value of the borates you choose for your blends. The question isn&rsq... Learn More
Macro and Micro: What You Need to Know About Soil Nutrients
Like humans, plants need proper nutrition to grow and thrive. Learn about the nutrients all plants need—and why choosing high quality matters. Learn more

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U.S. Borax, part of Rio Tinto, is a global leader in the supply and science of borates—naturally-occurring minerals containing boron and other elements. We are 1,000 people serving 650 customers with more than 1,800 delivery locations globally. We supply around 30% of the world’s need for refined borates from our world-class mine in Boron, California, about 100 miles northeast of Los Angeles. Learn more about Rio Tinto.

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