Elements of the Periodic Table
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This overview examines the properties and applications of five significant elements: Boron, Aluminum, Calcium, Phosphorous, and Argon. Boron is a semi-metal with high melting and boiling points, used in fiberglass and ceramics. Aluminum, a versatile metal, is key in the manufacturing of packaging and aerospace components. Calcium plays a vital role in biological systems and construction. Phosphorous, important for fertilizers, and Argon, used in welding and lighting, are essential for various industrial and agricultural applications.
Elements of the Periodic Table
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Elements of the Periodic Table By: Krishna Suresh
Boron • Properties: • Group 13, Period 2; Semi-metallic • Melting point: 2349 [or 2076 °C (3769 °F)] K • Boiling point: 4200 [or 3927 °C (7101 °F)] K • Density of solid: 2460 kg m- • Application • Fiberglass • Flare guns • Glass manufacturing • Soaps • Ceramics • Essential mineral for plants
Aluminum • Properties: • Group 13, Period 3; Metallic • Melting point: 933.47 [or 660.32 °C (1220.58 °F)] K • Boiling point: 2792 [or 2519 °C (4566 °F)] K • Density of solid: 2700 kg m-3 • Application • Serving utensils • Rubies and Gems • Aluminum Foil • Power Transmission Lines • Airplanes and Helicopters • Cans and Packaging
Calcium • Properties: • Group 2, Period 4; Metallic • Melting Point: 1115 [or 842 °C (1548 °F)] K • Boiling point: 1757 [or 1484 °C (2703 °F)] K • Density of solid: 1550 kg m-3 • Application • Bones and teeth • Crust of the Earth • Shells • Teacher’s chalk • Cement • Nerves and Muscles
Phosphorous • Properties: • Group 15, Period 3; Non-metallic • Melting point: (white P) 317.3 [or 44.2 °C (111.6 °F)] K • Boiling point: 550 [or 277 °C (531 °F)] K • Density of solid: 1823 kg m-3 • Application • Baking Powder • China and Plates • Fireworks • Fertilizer • Glass
Argon • Properties: • Group 18, Period 3; Non-metallic • Melting point: 83.8 [or -189.3 °C (-308.7 °F)] K • Boiling point: 87.3 [or -185.8 °C (-302.4 °F)] K • Density of solid: 1616 kg m-3 • Application • Welding • Growing crystals • Light bulbs • Vacuum tubes