Boron

The element Boron is number 5 in the Periodic table of elements. Below is a chemistry help video on the element Boron, including many facts about Boron (B), chemical properties as well as history and discovery of the element Boron.

Chemical properties of the element Boron

The chemical element Boron is a nonmetallic element. The element Boron is found in nature as compounds such as with Sodium and Oxygen in Borax. The relative atomic mass of the chemical element Boron is 10.811.

What are the allotropes of Boron?

The element Boron exists in 2 allotropic forms. Boron is brown amorphous powder and also very hard, brilliant crystals.

Boron

What are the uses of the element Boron?

The allotropes of Boron or Boron compounds are used for the preparation of boric acid, water softeners, soaps, enamels, glass, and pottery glazes. Boron alloys are used for hardening of steel.

How much Boron do we need in our diet?

A trace of the element Boron is necessary in the human diet.