Aluminum
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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.