Atomic NumberAtomic Number of Aluminium
Atomic Number of Aluminium is 13.
Chemical symbol for Aluminium is Al. Number of protons in Aluminium is 13. Atomic weight of Aluminium is 26.9815385 u or g/mol. Melting point of Aluminium is 660,5 °C and its the boiling point is 2467 °C.
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This chemical element has got its name from the Latin expression meaning bitter salt. It is the most abundant metal on our planet, valued highly for its high conductivity. Aluminium has excellent ratio of being strong and light, thus it is extensively used in aviation for producing planes and other aircrafts. Aluminium is quite reactive but has high resistance to corrosion by creating a layer of it oxide on the surface. Despite being the most abundant metal, aluminium is rare to be found in its pure form, and usually is produced from bauxites, cryolites, and other minerals. In old times, aluminium used to be considered a precious metal like gold, but for the last century its production technology became was cheaper and common. Industrial uses of this metal are really numerous, and those include automobile, construction, kitchenware and household, food, cosmetics, and other branches.
Uses of Aluminium
Aluminium (or aluminium), lightweight and strong metal with the symbol Al, is extremely used in aircraft, building construction such as skyscrapers, pavilions, sports facilities, as well as in architecture, refrigerators, motor vehicles, solar panels, air conditioners, etc. Empire State Building was the first building in which aluminum was extensively used. Usage of aluminum foil in daily life is very common. It is generally preferred for packaging and cooking. It is also used for heat conductivity, barrier, and electrical conductivity, radiation shield.
Compounds with Aluminium
- Al(OH)3: Aluminium hydroxide
- C6H9AlO6: Aluminium acetate
- NH4ClO4: Aluminum Perchlorate
- LiAlH4: Lithium aluminium hydride
- AlPO4: Aluminium phosphate
- AlCl3: Aluminium chloride (or Aluminum trichloride)
- Al2O3: Aluminum Oxide
- Al2S3: Aluminum Sulfide (or aluminium sulphide)
- AlBr3: Aluminum Bromide
- AlN: Aluminum Nitride
Properties of Aluminium Element
| Atomic Number (Z) | 13 |
|---|---|
| Atomic Symbol | Al |
| Group | 13 |
| Period | 3 |
| Atomic Weight | 26.9815385 u |
| Density | 2.698 g/cm3 |
| Melting Point (K) | 933.47 K |
| Melting Point (℃) | 660,5 °C |
| Boiling Point (K) | 2792 K |
| Boiling Point (℃) | 2467 °C |
| Heat Capacity | 0.897 J/g · K |
| Abundance | 82300 mg/kg |
| State at STP | Solid |
| Occurrence | Primordial |
| Description | Metal |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) χ | 1.61 |
| Ionization Energy (eV) | 5.98577 |
| Atomic Radius | 125pm |
| Covalent Radius | 118pm |
| Valence Electrons | 3 |
| Year of Discovery | 1825 |
| Discoverer | Oersted |