Atomic Number 5 (+ facts: Sources, Uses, Color and more...) 2022

All atoms have an atomic number. But what is the chemical element that has 5 as atomic number?

The answer is Boron and there is so much cool stuff about Boron that people don't know that I would keep reading if I were you.

Alright now to the facts!

Boron Overview

Atomic Number

5

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Description

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

Atomic Symbol

B (Boron)

Discovery

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

Year: 1808

Location: England/France

State at 20 °C

solid

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).

Uses

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

Atomic Mass

10,811

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Name Origin

From Arabic and Persian words for borax.

Want to learn more details and data? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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