Information valid for Al-27 unless otherwise noted
Aluminum
Basic Information
Symbol:
Al
Atomic Number:
13
Mass:
26.9815
Melting Point:
660.37
Boiling Point:
2467
Number of Protons/Electrons:
13
Number of Neutrons:
14
Classification:
Other Metals
Crystal Structure:
Cubic
Density:
2.702
Color:
Silver
British Spelling:
Aluminium
IUPAC Spelling:
Aluminium
Atomic Structure
Number of Energy Levels:
3
First Energy Level:
2
Second Energy Level:
8
Third Energy Level:
3
Isotopes
Isotope
Half Life
Al-26
730000 years
Al-27
Stable
Al-28
2.3 minutes
Facts
Date of Discovery:
1825
Discoverer:
Hans Christian Oersted
Name Origin:
From the Latin word
alumen
Uses:
airplanes, soda cans
Obtained From:
bauxite
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