Crystal Structure of Boron (B) [& Color, Uses, Discovery ... 2022

All atoms have a crystalline structure, even Boron. Ok but how do we know what is the crystal structure of an atom of B?

In the case of Boron the crystalline structure is Rhombohedral. There is a lot of cool facts about Boron that people don't know. Let me walk you through...

Boron Overview

Boron Crystal Structure

Rhombohedral

Atomic Number

5

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

10,811

Learn more about the atomic mass.

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).

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

Name Origin

From Arabic and Persian words for borax.

State at 20 °C

solid

Discovery

Discovered By: Sir H. Davy, J.L. Gay-Lussac, L.J. Thénard
Year: 1808
Location: England/France

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

Video

Are you having trouble understanding the basics of atomic elements? This video will walk you through:

• What is an element
• What is a substance
• What Elements look like
• How a small number of atoms can be joined and form completely different substances

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