Boron from borax and carbon is a multipurpose element. It's a crucial nutrient for plants, an important component in the nuclear industry and the main ingredient of a bizarre fluid called oobleck.

Boron is discovered by J.G. Lussac and L. Thenard of and Sir Davy of Britain in 1808.

It increases the hardness and strength of steel, and is also used in soaps, detergents, etc.

:zap: Properties of Boron :zap:

1. Atomic number: 5

2. Atomic symbol: B

3. Atomic weight: 10.81

4. Density: 2.37 grams per cubic centimeter

5. Phase at room temperature: Soil

6. Melting point:

      - 3,767 degrees Fahrenheit

      - 2,075 degrees Celsius

7. Boiling point:

      -7,232 degrees Fahrenheit

      - 4,000 degrees Celsius

8. Electronegativity: 2.0

9. Ionization Energy: 8,298

10.Number of isotopes: 6

11. Most common isotopes:

      - B-10 (natural abundance 19.9 percent)

     - B-11 (natural abundance 80.1 percent)

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