2022: Atomic Symbol for Boron (& Cool facts: Sources, Color, Uses and more...)

Some atom symbols are easy to figure out, some are not...

The only sure thing is that every atom has a symbol. But what is the atom whose symbol is B?

The answer is Boron (B). However there is a lot of stuff about Boron that people don't know. Let me walk you through...

Boron Overview

Atomic Symbol

B (Boron)

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).

Description

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

Name Origin

From Arabic and Persian words for borax.

State at 20 °C

solid

Uses

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

Discovery

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

Year: 1808

Location: England/France

Atomic Number

5

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

10,811

Learn more about the atomic mass.

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

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