Aluminium
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| Aluminium | |
|---|---|
| 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 | Aluminium is a very strong metal yet it is lightweight. It has many uses such as in airplanes, automobiles, and soda cans. |
| Obtained from | Bauxite |
Naming
Aluminium is the international standard IUPAC name for this element but Aluminum was adopted by the American Chemical Society in 1925[1] and this remains the standard in the USA.
The British chemist Humphrey Davy actually proposed the name aluminum before discovery of the element but agreed for it to be changed to aluminium to match the 'ium' endings of many metals[2].
