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boronNon-metallic element, atomic number 5, relative atomic mass 10.811. In nature it is found only in compounds, as with sodium and oxygen in borax. It exists in two allotropic forms (see allotropy): brown amorphous powder and very hard, brilliant crystals. Its compounds are used in the preparation of boric acid, water softeners, soaps, enamels, glass, and pottery glazes. In alloys it is used to harden steel. Because it absorbs slow neutrons, it is used to make boron carbide control rods for nuclear reactors. It is a necessary trace element in the human diet. The element was named by Humphry Davy, who isolated it in 1808, from borax + -on, as in carbon. Boron
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Anacor is a biopharmaceutical company developing novel small molecule therapeutics derived from its boron chemistry platform. With their continued scientific contributions and guidance, we've expanded the applications of boron chemistry and introduced five internally developed, boron containing molecules into clinical trials," said David Perry, Chief Executive Officer of Anacor Pharmaceuticals. Anacor is a biopharmaceutical company developing novel small molecule therapeutics derived from its boron chemistry platform. |
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