Boron is a metalloid from the periodic table and is found naturally as borates. It is a black, hard, brittle element that has a wide range of industrial applications, including nuclear reactor control rods, glass manufacture, and soap detergent additives.
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| Atomic number | 5 |
| Group | IIIA |
| Period | 2 |
| Mass | 10.811 |
| Latin name | Borium |
| Electron configuration | 1s2 2s2 2p |
| Oxidation state | -5, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3 |