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

Each atom has its own properties, including Scandium. One of the most important properties an atom can have is the atomic mass.

So how much does Scandium weight... or how much mass does it have?

The answer is 44,95591. However there is a lot of secret stuff about Scandium that most people don't know

Let's check it?

Scandium Overview

Scandium Atomic Mass

44,95591

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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)

Atomic Number

21

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Discovery

Discovered By: Lars Nilson

Year: 1879

Location: Sweden

State at 20 °C

Solid

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.

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.

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

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