Boric acid is called as hydrogen borate boracic acid orthoboric acid and acidum boricum.The offering powder boriv acid ar soluble in water.
It is important to note that boric acid can prove poisonous if consumed or Crystals of boron oxide are a little soluble in cold water and soluble in hot .
Boric acid is used as a fireproofing agent for wood, as a preservative, and as an antiseptic. It is used in the manufacture of glass, pottery, enamels, glazes, cosmetics, cements, porcelain, leather, carpets, hats, soaps, artificial gems, and in tanning, printing, dyeing, painting, and photography.