Aluminum

Element

Name: Aluminum

Symbol: Al

Atomic Number: 13

Atomic Mass: 27.0 amu

Number of electrons: 13

Classification: Standard metal

Crystal structure: Cubic

Color: Silver

Date of Discovery: 1825

Name of Discoverer: Hans Christian Oersted

Name Origin: 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.