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{{Element | name=Boron | symbol=B | anumber=5 | amass=10.8 amu | noe=5 | 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}} | {{Element | name=Boron | symbol=B | anumber=5 | amass=10.8 amu | noe=5 | 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}} | ||
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Revision as of 21:21, April 5, 2007
| Boron | |
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| 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 |