How to write 硼

硼 [péng] 名词 1. A non-metallic element that exists in both crystalline and non-crystalline forms. It is used to manufacture alloys and can also serve as a material for atomic reactors. 2. Trivalent high-melting-point non-metal element. In nature, boron exists only in the form of compounds (such as in borax and boric acid), and only trace amounts of boron are present in plants and animals. It is typically produced by electrolytic melting of potassium fluoroborate and potassium chloride or by the thermal reduction of other compounds (like boron oxide). It is primarily used in metallurgy (for increasing the hardness of steel) and nuclear science due to its strong capability to absorb neutrons. (English: boron) — Element symbol B (*Quoted from the explanation in the traditional dictionary) See the entry for "硼砰".