Atomic Mass B (& Secrets: Uses, Sources and more...) 2022

As anyone would guess, every atom has mass, an important physical property, even Boron. But how do we know how much does a B atom weight?

First of all, if we know the atom symbol, let's say B, we can open any periodic table and search for Boron.

In the case of Boron the answer is 10,811. However there is a lot of funny facts about Boron that most people don't know. Shall we have a look?

Boron Overview

B Atomic Mass

10,811

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Atomic Symbol

B (Boron)

Name Origin

From Arabic and Persian words for borax.

Description

Hard, brittle, lustrous black semimetal. Exists in the earth's crust at an average proportion of about 10 parts per million.

Atomic Number

5

Learn more about the atomic number.

State at 20 °C

solid

Discovery

Discovered By: Sir H. Davy, J.L. Gay-Lussac, L.J. Thénard

Year: 1808

Location: England/France

Uses

Used with titanium & tungsten to make heat resistant alloys for jets & rockets.

Sources

Obtained from kernite, a kind of borax (Na2B4O7.10H2O). High purity boron is produced by electrolysis of molten potassium fluroborate and potassium chloride (KCl).

Want to learn more details and data about Boron (B)? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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