Definition | From "Alumen" or alum. Most abundant metallic element in the earth crust. strongly electropositive adn extremely reactive. Materialmade of aluminumdo not tarnish and crust. |
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Discovery | 1825 by Hans Christian Oersted of Denmark |
Uses | Plane parts, Food wrapping, Glassmaking |
Group of Elements | Basic Metals(Solid) |
Atomic Weight | 26.98154 |
Oxidation State | +3 |
Melting Point | 660 |
Boiling Point | 2467 |
Density | 2.70 g/cm3 |
Electronegativity | 1.5 |