Crystal Structure of Scandium (Sc) [& Color, Uses, Discovery ... 2022

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

In the case of Scandium the crystalline structure is Hexagonal. There is a lot of cool facts about Scandium that people don't know. Let me walk you through...

Scandium Overview

Scandium Crystal Structure

Hexagonal

Atomic Number

21

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

44,95591

Learn more about the atomic mass.

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).

Atomic Symbol

Sc

Name Origin

Latin: Scandia, Scandinavia.

State at 20 °C

Solid

Discovery

Discovered By: Lars Nilson
Year: 1879
Location: Sweden

Want to learn more details and data about Scandium (Sc)? 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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