Atomic Symbol for Aluminum (& Cool facts: Sources, Color, Uses and more...) 2022

Some atom symbols are easy to figure out, some are not...

The only sure thing is that every atom has a symbol. But what is the atom whose symbol is Al?

The answer is Aluminum (Al). However there is a lot of stuff about Aluminum that people don't know. Let me walk you through...

Aluminum Overview

Atomic Symbol

Al (Aluminum)

Sources

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

Description

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

Name Origin

Latin: alumen, aluminis, (alum).

State at 20 °C

Solid

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.

Discovery

Discovered By: Hans Christian Oersted

Year: 1825

Location: Denmark

Atomic Number

13

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

26,981539

Learn more about the atomic mass.

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

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