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Boron Comes Into Its Own After Long History
A feature tracing boron's rise from ancient uses to a modern boom centered in California. It highlights early Borax works in Death Valley and Searles Lake, the 1925 U.S. Borax and Chemical Co. plant, and ongoing exploration near Boron and nearby counties. It notes key figures and firms shaping the industry and the nation's first commercial borax production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troax Co
Bubs
California
Cali
John A. Veatch
Min J
United States
Fornia
Searles
Borax and Chemical Corp
Trona
San Bernardino
Atinore
Clear Lake
Lake Peared
Uct
Linary
Wilmington
Calif
U.S
Myee
Nevada
Berow
Mono Mine
Argus Mountains
Puch
Lake
Jobin Searles
Death Valley
Calleo Mountains
San Francisco
William T. Coleman
Deeth Valley
Ave
Tibet
Mojave
Baal
Italy
Chile