#$%^&*AU2009200154B220150611.pdf#####-8ABSTRACT A method for forming a shaped body containing at least one boron compound, said method including the steps of grinding at least one boron compound 5 to a particle size of between 100 and 250 mesh, followed by the addition of a structuring agent at a rate of between 8 and 15% by weight of the resulting composition, thoroughly mixing the resultant composition, depositing the resultant mixed composition into one or more moulds, and subsequently applying pressure at between 180 and 200 kg/cm 2 at room temperature for up to 2 minutes. 10 15IA/1/09 ib7171 nci dne R