Boric acid used to provide heat protection?

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Boric acid has been discussed as a potential heat shield, particularly in applications such as protecting flight data recorders. While it is commonly used in solutions and composites as a fire retardant, there is limited evidence supporting its effectiveness as a standalone insulator. The forum participants are seeking references or studies that specifically address the use of boric acid in this capacity. Overall, the conversation highlights the need for further exploration into boric acid's insulating properties.

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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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In the future, please post your question in a single place. It is too difficult to have a consistent discussion if people need to search multiple places to read everything. I have closed this thread and deleted the others.

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