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?
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
Atomic Symbol
Sc (Scandium)
Name Origin
Latin: Scandia, Scandinavia.
Latin: Scandia, Scandinavia.
Description
Fairly soft, silvery-white metal. Eighth most abundant 'rare earth' found in the earth's crust (5.0 ppm).
Discovery
Discovered By: Lars Nilson
Year: 1879
Location: Sweden
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.
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.
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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