U+1D505 "𝔅" Mathematical Fraktur Capital B Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+1D505 "𝔅" Mathematical Fraktur Capital B is a stylized letterform belonging to the Mathematical Alphanumeric Symbols block, designed for use in mathematical and scientific notation where a distinct, blackletter style is desired. It represents a capital B in the Fraktur typeface, which is a form of blackletter script historically used in German printing and mathematical texts, particularly in expressions related to algebra, set theory, and geometry. This character is part of a standardized set that allows authors to clearly distinguish variables, operators, or special constants from standard Latin letters, ensuring precision in complex formal writing. While visually similar to the ordinary Fraktur letter in historical fonts, this specific Unicode code point is intended for semantic mathematical usage rather than decorative or historical typesetting.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
𝔅 |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
𝔅 |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xF0 0x9D 0x94 0x85 |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0xD835 0xDD05 |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x0001D505 |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\ud835\udd05 |
Unicode Properties