Boric acid is a colorless crystals or a white powder, that dissolves in water, and occurs in nature as the mineral sassolite. It is a weak acid that yields various borate anions and salts, and can react with alcohols to form borate esters.
Boric acid is often used as an antiseptic, insecticide, flame retardant, neutron absorber, or precursor to other boron compounds.
It is used in various application such as in Fluxes, as a Fire retardant, in electroplating industry, agriculture and medicinal use.