Aluminium (Al)

Atomic Number: 13

Relative Atomic Mass: 26.981538613


Electronegativity: 1.61


Atomic Radius (Picometers): 125

Appearance: Silvery Grey

Occurrence: Natural


Melting Point (Kelvin): 933.47

Boiling Point (Kelvin): 2792


Stable Isotopes: 27

Discoverer: Hans Christian Oersted in 1825

Properties: Durable, Soft, Malleable, Ductile

First Use: Dressing Wounds (8th Century BC)

Modern Uses: Packaging, Transportation

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