What are the most common uses of boron?

Element Boron (B), Group 13, Atomic Number 5, p-block, Mass 10.81. Sources, facts, uses, scarcity (SRI), podcasts, alchemical symbols, videos and images. read more

Isotope of boron B-10 has ability to absorb neutrons and therefore is used as metal borides in nuclear reactors as a protective shield and is also used in Chemotherapy to cure cancer. Boron fibres are used in making light composite materials for aircraft industry. read more

Most boron is used to produce glass and ceramics. Borosilicate glass has a fantastic resistance to thermal shock (sudden changes in temperature which causes glass to break). Boron filaments are used as light but high-strength materials for aerospace structures. They are also used to produce some golf clubs and fishing rods. Boron carbide shields can be used as control rods in nuclear reactors. read more