| Origin of Name |
From the Latin word alumen |
| Date of Discovery |
1825 in Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Discovered by |
Hans Christian Ørsted |
| Common Compounds |
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| Interesting facts |
- It's never found free in its natural state.
- It's the third most common of all the elements found in the earth's crust (oxygen
and silicon being found more).
- It does not rust and doesn't easily react to weather conditions or chemicals.
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| Common Uses |
- Cans and containers
- Foil wrap
- Buildings
- Electrical transmission lines
- Aircraft and space crafts
- Coating to transfer light or radiate heat
- Glass production
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