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Latest revision as of 10:03, 26 April 2022
Description
The IUPAC name for the metal called Aluminum in the U.S. This dictionary currently uses the commonly accepted U.S. names for materials. International and standard chemical names will be listed and appropriately designated in the synonym lists.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Al; aluminum (U.S.); aluminium (IUPAC, Br., Dan., Deut., Fr., Ned., Nor., Sven.); alumen (Lat.); alkuaine (Fin.); alumiini (Fin.); alluminio (It.); alumínio (Port.); aluminio (Esp.); glin (Pol.); CI 77000; Arclad; ALCOA; alumel (aluminum-nickel alloy);
Personal Risks
- Overexposure can cause irritation of eyes, skin and mucous membranes.
- Powder and flakes form flammable and explosive mixtures in air.
Collection Risks
Links to Oddy Test results posted on AIC Wiki Materials Database Pages for individual materials below
° Raw Aluminum Tested in 2017
Physical and Chemical Properties
- Reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid, hot concentrated sulfuric acid and hydroxides.
- Aluminum can corrode when wet and in contact with alkaline or metallic materials, such as concrete, plaster, wallboard, iron or copper.
| Composition | Al (atomic no. 13) |
|---|---|
| Mohs Hardness | 7429-90-5 |
| Molecular Weight | atomic wt = 26.97 |
| Refractive Index | 2.70 |
| Boiling Point | 660 C |