Scandium


 * Element Name**: Scandium


 * Element Symbol**: Sc


 * Atomic Mass**: 45 amu[[image:Scandium_Rion_Thomas.png width="216" height="288" align="right"]][[image:Scandium.gif width="256" height="192" align="right"]]


 * Atomic Number**: 21


 * Protons**:21


 * Electrons**: 21


 * Discovery**: Scandium was discovered in 1879 by Lars Nilson.


 * How it was Named**: Named after Scandinavia


 * State of Matter**: Solid


 * Melting Point**: 1539.0 °C


 * Boiling point**: 2832


 * Characteristics**:
 * A slivery white color
 * Crystal structure: Hexagonal
 * Very light
 * Much higher melting point than aluminun


 * Uses**: Produces high-intensity lights


 * Interesting facts**:
 * Spacecraft designers are interested in building with Scandium.
 * Scandium is not damaged by a mixture of HNO 3

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