Boron is a hard metalloid whose compounds contribute heat resistance, cleaning action, and neutron absorption.
Atomic number
5
Category
Metalloid
Period
2
Group
13
State
Solid
Fun facts about Boron
Borosilicate glass resists thermal shock better than ordinary soda-lime glass.
Boron-10 readily captures neutrons.
Plants require small amounts of boron for healthy growth.
Common uses of Boron
Borosilicate glass
Detergent compounds
Neutron-control materials
Where Boron sits in the periodic table
Boron is classified as a metalloid in period 2 and group 13 of the periodic table. Under the conditions represented in this reference, its state is solid.
Quick chemistry revision
For quick revision, pair the symbol B with atomic number 5 and the listed atomic mass 10.81. The summary, facts, and uses above keep those element properties together in one reference.