Aluminum By philip he
Physical Properties
Name: Aluminium
Symbol: Al.
Atomic Number: 13.
Atomic Mass: 26.981538.
Melting Point: 933.437 K.
Boiling Point: 2792 K.
Found: The Earth's Crust
Appearance: It is very light, strong and is silver.
History
Discovered: 1825
Who: Hans Christian Oersted
Where:Copenhagen, Denmark.
Aluminium comes from the Latin word " alumen" meaning alum.
He experimented with how Aluminium chloride would react with potassium amalgam.
Industrial and Medical Use
- It is used to make airplanes and Cans
- Aluminium hydroxide can treat increased stomach acid.
- Aluminium hydroxide can also treat heartburn.
- Aluminium is used a lot for packaging.
- Aluminium made items can range from small to large.
Aluminium Fun Facts
- Aluminium was more precious than gold.
- The first plane had Aluminium parts.
- The Washington Monument has an Aluminium cap.
- Aluminium powder is used in fireworks.
- Four six-pack of cans can support a 2 ton vehicle.
- In the average of 1 minute 113000 cans are recycled.
Quiz
In which year was Aluminium discovered?
A. 1877. B. 1765. C. 1825. D. 1850
Where is Aluminium found?
A. The Earth's crust. B. The deep sea. C. Caves. D. Volcanoes
What is aluminium's symbol?
A. L. B. Al C. Au D. A
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