Na2B4O7·10H2O, commonly known as borax, is a naturally occurring mineral and a compound of sodium, boron, oxygen, and water. It appears as a white crystalline solid and is soluble in water. Borax is often used in various applications, including cleaning products, as a pH buffer in swimming pools, and in the manufacture of glass and ceramics. In addition to its industrial uses, borax has applications in agriculture as a micronutrient for plants. It is also utilized in some household products, such as laundry detergents and insecticides, due to its antifungal and antibacterial properties.