Atomic Mass Al (& Secrets: Uses, Sources and more...) 2022

As anyone would guess, every atom has mass, an important physical property, even Aluminum. But how do we know how much does a Al atom weight?

First of all, if we know the atom symbol, let's say Al, we can open any periodic table and search for Aluminum.

In the case of Aluminum the answer is 26,981539. However there is a lot of funny facts about Aluminum that most people don't know. Shall we have a look?

Aluminum Overview

Al Atomic Mass

26,981539

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Atomic Symbol

Al (Aluminum)

Name Origin

Latin: alumen, aluminis, (alum).

Description

Soft, lightweight, silvery-white metal. Third most abundant element in the earth's crust.

Atomic Number

13

Learn more about the atomic number.

State at 20 °C

Solid

Discovery

Discovered By: Hans Christian Oersted

Year: 1825

Location: Denmark

Uses

Used for many purposes from airplanes to beverage cans. Too soft in its pure form so less than 1% of silicon or iron is added, which hardens and strengthens it.

Sources

Never occurs in free form. Obtained by electrolysis from bauxite (Al2O3).

Want to learn more details and data about Aluminum (Al)? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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