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Aluminium (Al)
Discover properties, shell configurations, industrial applications, compounds, and historical occurrences of the Aluminium element.
13Al26.982
Physical Properties
Melting Point660.32 °C
Boiling Point2519 °C
Density2.70 g/cm³
Electronegativity1.61
Group / PeriodGroup 13, Period 3
Electronic Config[Ne] 3s² 3p¹
Bohr Shells2, 8, 3
Bohr Electron Model
Visualizing the concentric Bohr orbits and energy level shells for Aluminium.
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Shell 1: 2e⁻ | Shell 2: 8e⁻ | Shell 3: 3e⁻
Origin & Abundance
Discovery Details
Discovered by Hans Christian Ørsted in the year 1825.
Natural Occurrence
Most abundant metal in the Earth's crust (8.1%). Extracted from bauxite ore using the Hall-Héroult electrolytic process.
Common Uses & Applications
- Soda cans and kitchen foil packaging
- Aircraft fuselage and window frames
- Transmission lines and wiring
- Cookware pots and pans
Common Chemical Compounds
Below are typical molecular compounds formed by Aluminium interacting with other elements:
Al₂O₃ (Aluminium Oxide)AlCl₃ (Aluminium Chloride)KAl(SO₄)₂·12H₂O (Alum)
Element Concept Check
Which ore is the primary source of commercial aluminium metal?
Video Lectures & Fact Files
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