Atomic Symbol Sc (+ Cool facts: Color, Uses and more...) 2022

Every Atom has a symbol to represent them. Some are easy to figure out... But what is the atom whose symbol is Sc?

The answer is Scandium (Sc). But there's a lot of secret / fun facts about Scandium that people don't know. Let me walk you through this atom...

Scandium Overview

Atomic Symbol

Sc (Scandium)

State at 20 °C

Solid

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.

Description

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

Name Origin

Latin: Scandia, Scandinavia.

Atomic Number

21

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

44,95591

Discovery

Discovered By: Lars Nilson

Year: 1879

Location: Sweden

Learn more about the atomic mass.

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

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