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| − | {{Element | name=Boron | symbol=B | anumber=5 | amass=10.8 amu | | + | {{Element | name=Boron | symbol=B | anumber=5 | amass=10.8 amu | state=[[Solid]] | class=Non-metal | cstructure=Rhombohedral | color=Brown | date=1808 | discname=[[Sir Humphrey Davy]] and J. L. Gay-Lussac | origname=From the names [[Borax]] and [[Carbon]]. | uses=Boron is used to make heat resistant [[alloy]]s| obtained=kernite}} |
| + | '''Boron''' is a [[chemical element]] which is used to provide a green color for [[fireworks]], in the manufacture of bleach and as a [[nuclear radiation]] sheilding material.<ref>[http://periodic.lanl.gov/elements/5.html Boron], [[Los Alamos]] National Labs</ref> | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
| + | <references /> | ||
Revision as of 21:27, January 22, 2008
| Boron | |
|---|---|
| Properties | |
| Atomic symbol | B |
| Atomic number | 5 |
| Classification | Non-metal |
| Atomic mass | 10.8 amu |
| Other Information | |
| Date of discovery | 1808 |
| Name of discoverer | Sir Humphrey Davy and J. L. Gay-Lussac |
| Name origin | From the names Borax and Carbon. |
| Uses | Boron is used to make heat resistant alloys |
| Obtained from | kernite |
Boron is a chemical element which is used to provide a green color for fireworks, in the manufacture of bleach and as a nuclear radiation sheilding material.[1]
References
- ↑ Boron, Los Alamos National Labs