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  • Boron: Properties, Characteristics & Applications - A Comprehensive Guide
    * Atomic number: 5

    * Atomic symbol: B

    * Atomic weight: 10.811

    * Melting point: 2,349 °C (4,260 °F)

    * Boiling point: 3,927 °C (7,098 °F)

    * Density: 2.34 g/cm³

    * Color: Black

    * State at room temperature: Solid

    * Classification: Metalloid

    * Electron configuration: 1s² 2s² 2p¹

    * Oxidation states: +3, 0, -1

    * Magnetic properties: Paramagnetic

    * Common isotopes: ¹⁰B, ¹¹B

    * Radioactive isotopes: None

    * Applications: Semiconductors, glass, ceramics, fertilizers, rocket fuel, nuclear reactors

    Here are some additional facts about boron:

    * Boron is the fifth element on the periodic table.

    * It is the lightest metalloid.

    * Boron is a hard, brittle solid with a high melting point and boiling point.

    * It is a poor conductor of electricity and heat.

    * Boron is insoluble in water but soluble in acids and alkalis.

    * Boron is a trace element that is essential for plant growth.

    * It is also used in the production of fertilizers, glass, ceramics, and rocket fuel.

    * Boron is a component of some nuclear reactor control rods.

    * The name "boron" comes from the Arabic word "buraq," which means "white."

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