Boron

 Ha Eun - 10/31/2006 10:46:32 PM

It enhances the body's ability to use calcium, magnesium, as well as vitamin D. It also seems to assist in brain functioning and recognition. Boron seems to prevent calcium and magnesium from being lost in the urine and may help with decreasing menstrual pain by increasing the oestradiol level, which is a very active type of estrogen. People have also reported the reduction of arthritis symptoms with an intake of Boron.

A shortage of Boron might negatively influence the balance of calcium, magnesium and phosphorus resulting in bone loss, and increasing the risk of arthritis and elevated blood pressure.

Prunes, dates, raisins and honey, nuts, fresh fruit such as grapes and pears, green leafy vegetables and beans are good sources or Boron.

Boron is a non metallic element and the only non-metal of the group 13 of the periodic table the elements. Boron is electron-deficient, possessing a vacant p-orbital. It has several forms, the most common of which is amorphous boron, a dark powder, unreactive to oxygen, water, acids and alkalis. It reacts with metals to form borides.
At standard temperatures boron is a poor electrical conductor but is a good conductor at high temperatures.

Boron is not present in nature in elemental form. It is found combined in borax, boric acid, kernite, ulexite, colemanite and borates. Vulcanic spring waters sometime contains boric acids.
Borates are mined in US, Tibet, Chile and Turkey, with world production being about 2 million tonnes per year.

Sources:www.lenntech.com/Periodic-chart-elements/B-en.htm
and
www.anyvitamins.com/boron-info.htm

shanetra martin - 10/31/2006 2:04:03 AM

what are some unusual facts about boron

 jessica - 10/27/2006 2:09:10 AM

	chrisrtina - 1/22/2006 9:58:57 PM
	is boron solid os liquid

borons normal phase is solid

 HaEun - 10/24/2006 12:34:16 AM

where did the name boron come from?

student - 10/22/2006 8:11:24 PM

depending on the form or kind of Boron you want it costs: 1 gram can cost from $2 - $24

 laticia - 10/13/2006 12:01:57 AM

go to google to get what you need on boron it helps a lot

 Nicholeeee - 10/12/2006 1:31:17 AM

What are at least two ways that boron is important in life/how it is important to the structure & function of living organisms.
Please help =/ project due tomorrow

tim jimninez - 9/19/2006 6:39:38 PM

what is the texture of boron

student101 - 9/15/2006 2:23:51 AM

what is the main purpose of Boron?

 malaika - 9/12/2006 6:09:56 PM

How is boron different from its own group?

 carlos - 6/2/2006 1:44:06 AM

Where was boron first discoverred

 tata - 5/30/2006 1:35:53 AM

physical characteristics of the element boron?I need to have iit by 5/29/06

Hina - 5/22/2006 5:25:55 AM

how much does the element for 100g of boron cost?

 jessica - 5/8/2006 6:35:46 PM

	Student - 4/27/2006 12:01:48 AM
	What are some everyday uses for Boron

in household cleaning products

 Erin - 5/8/2006 6:01:44 PM

Does the element Boron mean something?

anamous - 5/7/2006 9:03:27 PM

	john - 4/4/2006 6:04:25 PM
	what state is boron found in nature

It is not found in nature!!

 heather - 5/3/2006 4:42:33 AM

What are five fun facts about boron?

 Student - 4/27/2006 12:01:48 AM

What are some everyday uses for Boron

 amanda - 4/25/2006 2:19:40 AM

i want to know everything about boron. i need for a science project you see and i really really need alot of information. so i can get a good grade, thank you so much.

sincerely,
amanda ;p

 brittney - 4/18/2006 2:19:26 AM

does boron have a freezing point? and what is the texture of boron? whats the election shell for boron?please answer by 4-17-06 hurry its homework!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!