Boiling Point of Boron (B) [& Color, Uses, Discovery ... 2022

The boiling point is an important physical property for all materials, even Boron. Ok but what is the boiling point of an atom of B?

In the case of Boron the boiling point is 4000°C. Now let's review some facts about Boron that people find interesting. Let me walk you through...

Boron Overview

Boron Boiling Point

4000°C

Atomic Number

5

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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

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• What is a substance
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