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 * Element Name:** Aluminum


 * Element Symbol:** AL


 * Atomic Mass:** 27[[image:Aluminum_kayla.png width="216" height="288" align="right"]]


 * Atomic Number:** 13


 * Protons:** 13


 * Electrons:** 13


 * Discovery:** Wohler is generally credited with having isolated the metal in 1827


 * How It Was Named:** From the latin word for alum


 * State Of Matter:** Solid


 * Melting Point:** 660°C


 * Boiling Point:** 251


 * Characteristics:**
 * It is a silvery white color.
 * Has low density
 * Nirtarite explosive


 * Uses Of Elements:** Cans, foil, kiten utensils, airplanes, and rocket


 * Interesting Facts:**
 * Aluminum is the most abundant metal in Earths crust.
 * Aluminum does not absorb electricity as well as copper