Boron

Element Name: Boron


 * Element Symbol:** B


 * Atomic Mass:** 11[[image:Boron_Bailey.png width="216" height="288" align="right"]]


 * Atomic Number:** 5


 * Protons:** 5


 * Electrons:** 5


 * Discovery:** Boron was discovered in 1808 by Sir Humphrey Davy, Gay-Lussac, and Thenard.


 * How It Was Named:** The Arabic word Buraq and the Persian word Burah.


 * State Of Matter:** Solid


 * Melting Point:** 2076°C


 * Boiling Point:** 4000°C


 * Characteristics:**
 * Transmits infrared
 * Poor conductor of electricity at room temperature
 * Good conductor of electricity at high temperature


 * Uses Of Element:** Flares, rocket igniter, boric acid, arthritis treatment, and control of nuclear reactions

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 * Interesting Facts:**
 * They use Boron to control nuclear reactions
 * Boric nitride can make materials as hard as diamond