Boric acid used to provide heat protection?

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Boric acid is being explored as a potential heat shield, particularly in applications like protecting flight data recorders. While it is commonly used in solutions and composites for its fire-retardant properties, the discussion centers on its effectiveness as a standalone insulator. The query references US patent 6264854, which may provide insights into its application in this context. The conversation seeks any existing references or studies that support the use of boric acid in this capacity.
ngilman
Hi,

Has anyone heard of a layer of boric acid being used as a heat shield? I know it is often used in solution and other composites to act as a fire retardant, but what I'm looking for is any reference to boric acid, by itself, being used as an insulator. Maybe like a layer of boric acid protecting the components of a flight data recorder?

Heard of anything like this?
 
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See US patent 6264854.

When was his query posted please ?
 

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