Atomic Mass 45 (+ facts: Sources, Uses, Color and more...) 2022

All atoms have mass (atomic mass). But what is the chemical element that has 44,95591 as atomic mass?

The answer is Scandium. There is so much cool stuff about Scandium that I would keep reading if I were you.

Alright now to the facts!

Scandium Overview

Atomic Mass

44,95591

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Atomic Number

21

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Description

Fairly soft, silvery-white metal. Eighth most abundant 'rare earth' found in the earth's crust (5.0 ppm).

Atomic Symbol

Sc (Scandium)

Discovery

Discovered By: Lars Nilson

Year: 1879

Location: Sweden

State at 20 °C

Solid

Sources

Occurs mainly in the minerals thortveitile (~34% scandium) and wiikite. Also in some tin and tungsten ores. Pure scandium is obtained as a by-product of uranium refining.

Name Origin

Latin: Scandia, Scandinavia.

Uses

Scandium metal is used in some aerospace applications. Scandum oxide (Sc2O3) is used in the manufacture of high-intensity electric lamps. Scandium iodide (ScI3) is used in lamps that produce light having a color closely matching natural sunlight.

Want to learn more details and data about Scandium? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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