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 Boron

  • Discovered by Louis-Josef Gay-Lussac and Louis-Jacques Thénard in 1808

  • Atomic Radii: 87 pm

  • Melting Point: 2077°C

  • Boiling Point: 4000°C

     

 Applications:

  • used in insulation and reinforcement of fiberglass 

  • borax detergent

  • dry powder fire extinguishers (fire retardent) 

 

 

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