Boron was found in 1808. French chemists experts Joseph-Louis, Gay-Lussac and Louis-Jaques Thenard and English physicist Sir Humphry Davy independently isolated the element, and all three are credited with its discovery. Boron was found by combining potassium and boric corrosive. Its name originated from the Persian word "Burah" and the Arabic word "Buraq" both of which signify 'borax". When warmed, boron radiates green shading, making it an attractive component for fireworks. The compound borax is an ingredient in clothing cleansers and disinfectants. Boron has an atomic number of five, atomic weight of 10.811 and atomic image of Boron. In its standard state, it is a strong that is classified as a semi-metal Read more.
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