Aluminum


 * Element Name:** Aluminum


 * Element Symbol:** Al


 * Atomic Mass:** 27


 * Atomic Number:** 13[[image:Aluminum_Jonathan.png width="216" height="288" align="right"]]


 * Protons:** 13[[image:aluminum.gif width="256" height="192" align="right"]]


 * Electrons:** 13


 * Discovered:** Hans Christian Oersted in 1825


 * How it was Named:** From Latin word alum.


 * State of Matter:** Solid


 * Melting Point:** 660.32°C


 * Boiling Point:** 4566°C


 * Characteristics:**
 * Aluminum is a silver color.
 * Aluminum is light weight.
 * Aluminum is a no sparking metal.


 * Uses for Element:** Aluminum is used in tin foil, and rockets.


 * Interesting facts:** Was expesive as gold in the old days. Also used in mirrors.

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