Boron is a metalloid, meaning that it has some of the properties of metals, but not all of them. It is black, with a silvery tinge to it. It is extremely hard, with its melting point at 2300º Celsius. That's 4172º Fahrenheit!
Hot Thermometer
Boron
PERIODIC LOCATION
Period: 2
Column#: 13
Group: 3A
Atomic #: 5
Symbol: B
History and Isolation
Boron was not found or named PURE till 1808, by Sir Henry Davy and Guy Lussac. The usual way to make boron is to use magnesium, reducing the oxide, which is done by melting borax. The best way to come around it is to purchase it, for finding it pure is very rare. In fact, boron is usually found in volcano springs.
Boron was not found or named PURE till 1808, by Sir Henry Davy and Guy Lussac. The usual way to make boron is to use magnesium, reducing the oxide, which is done by melting borax. The best way to come around it is to purchase it, for finding it pure is very rare. In fact, boron is usually found in volcano springs.
Boron's Symbol, Number and Atomic weight
FUN FACTS:
Boron is used as green in some fireworks...
Boron is used in infrared lasers...
Boron is never found in nature other than volcano springs
Boron is used to make materials as hard as a diamond
Used as an igniter for rockets
Boron Flame
Electron Configuration
Boron's founder, Sir Humphrey Davy