Density
2.34 g/cm³ (liquid at melting point)
Discovery
Discovered by Sir Humphry Davy in 1808.
Common Uses
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Used in the production of fiberglass and borosilicate glass
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Key ingredient in detergents and bleaches
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Utilized in nuclear reactors as a neutron absorber
Interesting Facts
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Boron is essential for plant growth.
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It is incorporated into high-strength materials.
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Boron compounds are common in cleaning agents and insecticides.
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