Boron Collection

Nice, France - Les Ponchettes, le Chateau and Mont Boron
Nice, France - Les Ponchettes (formerly row of small houses of local fishermen, nowadays mostly Galleries), the Chateau and Mont Boron. circa 1930s

Noerlandese, King of Bussa, Bornese, covered with tree zest fabrics
6202818 Noerlandese, King of Bussa, Bornese, covered with tree zest fabrics; (add.info.: "Noerlandese, King of Bussa, Bornese, covered with tree zest fabrics")

United States Air Force - North American F-100C Super Sabre
United States Air Force - North American F-100C-25-NA Super Sabre 54-2110 (msn 217-371) of the 476th Fighter-Day Squadron / 479th Fighter-Day Wing at Palmdale

Nice, France - General Panoramic View from Mont Boron
Delightful early illustrated postcard from Nice, France - General Panoramic View from Mont Boron. Date: 1899

Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac, French physicist and chemist, 1848. Gay-Lussac (1778-1850) made balloon ascents to investigate terrestrial magnetism and composition

Boron, atomic model. Boron has six neutrons (white) and five protons (pink) in its nucleus (centre). The atom also has five electron (blue) orbiting the nucleus

Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac, French chemist
Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac (1778-1850), French chemist. In 1804, Gay-Lussac made balloon ascents to measure changes in magnetism and air composition with altitude

Large voltaic pile, 19th century C016 / 3680
Voltaic pile. Part of a large voltaic pile made by Sir Humphrey Davy in 1808. Seen here is a trough containing 50 zinc plates. These would have been filled with dilute sulphuric acid

Potato (Solanum tuberosum) boron deficiency, close-up of leaves

Joseph Gay-Lussac, French chemist
Joseph Gay-Lussac (1778-1850), French chemist. In 1804 Gay-Lussac made balloon ascents to measure changes in magnetism and air composition with altitude

Cut Diamond with Colour Refractions
Computer artwork of a cut diamond displaying colour refractions and caustic reflections. Diamond is an allotrope of carbon

Boron. Sample of the metalloid element boron (B). Major industrial-scale uses of boron compounds are in sodium perborate bleaches, and the borax component of fibreglass insulation

Sir Humphry Davy portrait chemis
Sir Humphry Davy, British Chemist (17 December 1778 - 29 May 1829). Engraving by Scriven 1833 after painting by Lawrence c. 1821

Superconductor. Molecular model of the crystal structure of magnesium diboride (MgB2), a new super-conductor. Red spheres represent magnesium atoms and purple represent boron atoms

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"Boron: A Fascinating Element Unveiling its Wonders from Nice to the United States Air Force" Discovering boron's captivating essence takes us on a journey that spans across continents and centuries. Nestled in the enchanting city of Nice, France, lies Les Ponchettes, where one can bask in the warm embrace of the Mediterranean Sea while admiring the stunning views of le Chateau and Mont Boron. As we delve deeper into boron's story, we encounter remarkable individuals like Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac, a French physicist and chemist who left an indelible mark on this element. Intriguingly versatile, boron found its way even into the skies with the North American F-100C Super Sabre used by the United States Air Force. But beyond military prowess lies another side to this element – its role in nature's intricate tapestry. From atop Mont Boron, one witnesses a general panoramic view that showcases both beauty and scientific significance. Joseph Gay-Lussac's contributions continue to resonate as his atomic model sheds light on boron's unique properties. This French chemist paved the way for our understanding of this enigmatic element. The 19th-century large voltaic pile stands testament to how science has evolved over time. Nature too reveals its secrets through plants like potato (Solanum tuberosum) and oilseed rape (Brassica napus), which exhibit close-up leaves affected by boron deficiency. These visual cues remind us of how essential this element is for life itself. As we reflect upon these discoveries, it becomes clear that Joseph Gay-Lussac was not only a chemist but also an explorer unearthing hidden treasures within elements like boron. Just as a cut diamond sparkles with mesmerizing color refractions, so does our understanding of this extraordinary element deepen with each revelation.