I would like to know about boron chemistry and application to cancer treatment
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Chemistry Chemical properties Boronis not soluble in water. It does not normally react with acids but reacts with oxygen in the air. Uses of boron Boronis used to make alloys and alloys are used to make strong magnets. The magnets are used in microphones, speakers, headphones and switches. Boron is used in nuclear rods to control fast-moving neutrons. Boronis proved to be used in the treatment of cancer. Boron-10 in particular. Boronoccurs in many vegetables, fruits and nuts.
Boron for Cancer Boronis an element that has proven to be effective in treating cancer because of its property to absorb neutrons. The therapy used against cancer is known as Boron NeutronCaptureTherapy. What is cancer? Cancer is caused by rapidly dividing cells that have the potential to reproduce faster than normal cells. Formally divided cells form tumors, agglomerate organs and close some organic function.