Atomic Number of Scandium (+ facts: Uses, Color and more...)

Every atom has an atomic number, even Scandium. But what is an "Atomic Number"?

The atomic number of a chemical element is the number of protons found in the nucleus of the atom of that element.

Ok so I'll take you through some interesting facts and data about Scandium (That most people don't know).

Scandium Overview

Atomic Number

21

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Symbol

Sc (Scandium)

Description

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

State at 20 °C

Solid

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.

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.

Discovery

Discovered By: Lars Nilson

Year: 1879

Location: Sweden

Name Origin

Latin: Scandia, Scandinavia.

Atomic Mass

44,95591

Learn more about the atomic mass.

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

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