Boron Clusters Come of Age. Polyhedral clusters containing boron, alone or in combination with other elements, exhibit an astonishing variety of stable architecture. Boron clusters have been known for nearly a century and intensive studies of their structures, bonding, and reactivity have been under way for more than half that period; yet interest and practical applications in this area continue to grow. The Viewpoints article, "Boron Clusters Come of Age" by Russell N. Grimes, summarizes the current state of the art, illustrated by examples selected to convey some of the excitement and possibilities for future exploitation of these remarkable compounds.
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