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{{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}} | {{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 | + | '''Boron''' is the [[chemical element]] with [[atomic number]]5 and chemical symbol B. It is a metalloid - it shares some properties with the [[metals]], but lacks others. <ref>[http://periodic.lanl.gov/elements/5.html Boron], [[Los Alamos]] National Labs</ref> |
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| + | ==Chemical Properties== | ||
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| + | Boron melts at 2349 [[Kelvin]] (K) and boils at 4200K. Pure boron comes in two forms: a brown powder or a black, non-conductive crystal. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Revision as of 23:57, September 23, 2011
| 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 |
Boron is the chemical element with atomic number5 and chemical symbol B. It is a metalloid - it shares some properties with the metals, but lacks others. [1]
Chemical Properties
Boron melts at 2349 Kelvin (K) and boils at 4200K. Pure boron comes in two forms: a brown powder or a black, non-conductive crystal.
References
- ↑ Boron, Los Alamos National Labs