Boron

Basic Information Crystal Structure Isotope Facts Related Links


Basic Data

Symbol: B
Atomic Number: 5
Atomic weight: 10.81u
Melting Point: 2300K
Boiling Point: 4275K
Number of Protons/Electrons: 5
Number of Neutrons: 6
Classification: Metalloid
Crystal Structure: Rhombohedral
Density 2.34g/mL
Color: brownish
Bonding radius: 0.82A
Atomic radius: 1.17A
Ionization Potential: 8.298V
Electronegativity: 2.04
Heat of vaporization: 489.7kJ/mol
Heat of fusion: 50.2kJ/mol
Specific heat: 1.02J/gK
Electron configuration: 1s22s22p1



Crystal Structure


Isotopes

Isotope Half Life
B10 Stable
B11 Stable


Facts

Date of Discovery: 1808
Discoverer: Sir Humphry Davy, J.L
Uses: heat resistant alloys
Obtained From: kernite


Related Links

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