Aluminum
Aluminum is a post-transition metal and the most abundant metal in the Earth's crust.
Atomic Structure
Atomic Information
| Property |
Value |
| Atomic Number |
13 |
| Symbol |
Al |
| Atomic Mass |
26.982 u |
| Electron Configuration |
1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p1 |
| State at Room Temperature |
Solid |
Uses of Aluminum
- Used in packaging (e.g., aluminum foil) and lightweight vehicles.
- Common in building materials like window frames.
- Used in electrical transmission lines due to its conductivity.