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Originates from the Latin ''alumen''. | Originates from the Latin ''alumen''. | ||
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| − | Aluminum is called aluminium in British English. The British chemist [[Davy]] actually proposed the name aluminum upon discovery of the element but agreed for it to be changed to aluminium to match the 'ium' endings of many metals<ref>[ | + | Aluminum is called aluminium in British English. The British chemist [[Davy]] actually proposed the name aluminum upon discovery of the element but agreed for it to be changed to aluminium to match the 'ium' endings of many metals<ref>[http://chemistry.about.com/library/blal.htm About.com] accessed 25 March 2007</ref>. |
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 22:08, March 25, 2007
| Aluminum | |
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| Properties | |
| Atomic symbol | Al |
| Atomic number | 13 |
| Classification | Standard Metal |
| Atomic mass | 27.0 amu |
| Other Information | |
| Date of discovery | 1825 |
| Name of discoverer | Hans Christian Oersted |
| Name origin | From the Latin alumen. |
| Uses | Aluminum is a very strong metal yet it is lightweight. It has many uses such as in airplanes, automobiles, and soda cans. |
| Obtained from | Bauxite |
Etymology
Originates from the Latin alumen.
British Etymology
Aluminum is called aluminium in British English. The British chemist Davy actually proposed the name aluminum upon discovery of the element but agreed for it to be changed to aluminium to match the 'ium' endings of many metals[1].