Aluminium is a low-density metal protected by a thin oxide film, making it both durable and readily recyclable.
Atomic number
13
Category
Post-transition metal
Period
3
Group
13
State
Solid
Fun facts about Aluminium
Its oxide layer reforms quickly when the surface is scratched.
Bauxite is the principal commercial ore of aluminium.
Recycling aluminium requires far less energy than primary production.
Common uses of Aluminium
Aircraft and transport
Packaging
Building frames and power cables
Where Aluminium sits in the periodic table
Aluminium is classified as a post-transition metal in period 3 and group 13 of the periodic table. Under the conditions represented in this reference, its state is solid.
Quick chemistry revision
For quick revision, pair the symbol Al with atomic number 13 and the listed atomic mass 26.982. The summary, facts, and uses above keep those element properties together in one reference.