2022: Crystal Structure of Aluminum (Al) [& Color, Uses, Discovery ...

All atoms have a crystalline structure, even Aluminum. Ok but how do we know what is the crystal structure of an atom of Al?

In the case of Aluminum the crystalline structure is Cubic: Face centered. There is a lot of cool facts about Aluminum that people don't know. Let me walk you through...

Aluminum Overview

Aluminum Crystal Structure

Cubic: Face centered

Atomic Number

13

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

26,981539

Learn more about the atomic mass.

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.

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.

Atomic Symbol

Al

Name Origin

Latin: alumen, aluminis, (alum).

State at 20 °C

Solid

Discovery

Discovered By: Hans Christian Oersted
Year: 1825
Location: Denmark

Want to learn more details and data about Aluminum (Al)? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

Video

Are you having trouble understanding the basics of atomic elements? This video will walk you through:

• What is an element
• What is a substance
• What Elements look like
• How a small number of atoms can be joined and form completely different substances

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