Abstract
The Group 13 consists of five elements: boron (B), aluminum (Al), gallium (Ga), indium (In), and thallium (TI) (Table II-13.1). These elements are characterized by having three electrons in their outer energy levels, but reflect a wide range in the occurrence and behavior. The geochemistry of these widely distributed elements is quite complicated. Among them, only B is metalloid and plays a significant role in plants. Aluminum, being one of the basic constituents of the lithosphere, reveals amphoteric properties. Three other trace metals are widely distributed in the lithosphere and, due to their special properties, share an important position in the field of electronic industry.
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(2007). Trace Elements of Group 13 (Previously Group IIIa). In: Trace Elements from Soil to Human. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-32714-1_20
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