Abstract
Boron is a metalloid that occurs in more than 80 minerals, the most common being tourmaline, a complex silicate mineral present in igneous rocks and some sedimentary rocks. Boron in this form is largely inert and is released into the environment at an extremely slow rate through natural weathering processes. However, once released from silicate structures, boron forms highly soluble species that are readily absorbed by most plants and animals.
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Moore, J.W. (1991). Boron. In: Inorganic Contaminants of Surface Water. Springer Series on Environmental Management. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-3004-5_7
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