| Title: | Freedonia Focus on Boron |
| Price: | $500.00 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 01, 2008 |
| Abstract: | This report discusses US boron compounds and minerals for the years 2002 and 2007, with forecasts for 2012. Topics covered include market size; boron in nature; functions of borates; market segmentation; world overview; trade; research and technology; market environment; market forecasts; industry composition; and the leading participant. Market segments include glass and ceramic, soap and detergent, agriculture, and other markets. This 17 page report also includes a highlights summary and a resources section. |
| Brief Excerpt: | ...Consumption of boron is forecast to total ###,### metric tons of boron oxide content in ####, following moderate annual growth of #.# percent from ####. Increased cons umption will be stimulat ed by the strength of primary markets and the advanc ement of new applications. l be limited somewhat by competition from non-boron insulation products. use of boron in fuel cell applications is likely to influence future demand. ear, due to increased global production. Sodium borates accounted for the largest share of US boron compound exports in ####, boron is U.S. Borax. The company accounts for nearly ## percent of all boron produced in the US and ## percent of demand wo rldwide. Glass applications will account for t he majority of boron consumption in ####, with demand reaching ###,### metric tons of boron oxide content based on yearly gains of #.# percent. Growth wil Technological advances and the discovery of new uses for boron will help drive consumption... |
| Word Count: | 6006 |
| Length: | 20 Pages |
| Industry: | Metals & Minerals |
| SIC: | 1474, 2819 |
| NAICS: | 212391, 325188 |
| Company(ies): | US Borax (part of Rio Tinto group) |
| Ticker(s): | RTP |
| Country(ies): | United States, US |
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