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Boron: Boron Is Not a Bore

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Atomic number: 5 Atomic weight: 10.811 amu Classification: Metalloid

Boron is an important mineral for plants because it helps form plant cell walls. Fittingly, boron compounds release a pleasant green hue when excited, so they are used to make green fireworks and flares. The next time you see a green firework in the sky, thank boron for its contribution.

Boric oxide is used to make borosilicate glass. The addition of boron makes the glass tougher and more heat resistant.

Since boron carbide is one of the hardest substances known to man, bits of it can be poured into an engine to destroy it permanently.