Element used in hardening steel; symbol B (5)

I believe the answer is:

boron

(Other definitions for boron that I've seen before include "Metalloid element, B" , "Atomic no 5" , "component of steel" , "element needed for steel" , "Chemical element, symbol B" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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