Symbol: | B |
Atomic Number: | 5 |
Atomic Weight: | 10.81 |
Density: | 2.37 g/cm3 |
Melting Point: |
2348K
2075°C 3767°F |
Boiling Point: |
4273K
4000°C 7232°F |
Boron (B) is a chemical element with atomic number 5. The most abundant Boron isotope is 11B, with 5 protons and 6 neutrons.
Industrial uses of Boron, when combined into chemical compounds with other elements, include fibreglass and other glassware, as well as insecticides.