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

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

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

In the case of Scandium the answer is 44,95591. However there is a lot of funny facts about Scandium that most people don't know. Shall we have a look?

Scandium Overview

Sc Atomic Mass

44,95591

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Atomic Symbol

Sc (Scandium)

Name Origin

Latin: Scandia, Scandinavia.

Description

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

Atomic Number

21

Learn more about the atomic number.

State at 20 °C

Solid

Discovery

Discovered By: Lars Nilson

Year: 1879

Location: Sweden

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.

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

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