Atomic Number 13 (+ facts: Sources, Uses, Color and more...) 2022

All atoms have an atomic number. But what is the chemical element that has 13 as atomic number?

The answer is Aluminum and there is so much cool stuff about Aluminum that people don't know that I would keep reading if I were you.

Alright now to the facts!

Aluminum Overview

Atomic Number

13

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Description

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

Atomic Symbol

Al (Aluminum)

Discovery

Discovered By: Hans Christian Oersted

Year: 1825

Location: Denmark

State at 20 °C

Solid

Sources

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

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.

Atomic Mass

26,981539

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Name Origin

Latin: alumen, aluminis, (alum).

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

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