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Boro — Boron

Monster name: Boro

Boron

Atomic number
5
Symbol
B
Series
metalloids
Group
13
Period
2
State of matter
solid
  • semiconductor

At first sight boron seems like an unimpressive half metal. But actually it has quite a kick, after all it is the (second) hardest element after diamond. It can be found in rocket fuels, bullet-proof vests and in detergents.

Boro the monster always keeps its cool. Some think he’s arrogant some call him „boring boron“. But as is generally known still waters run deep...

A piece of crystalline Boron
A piece of crystalline Boron — Image source: Wikimedia Commons