Scandium (Sc)
Rare Earth Metals | Atomic Number: 21
Basic Properties
Sc
21
44.955908 g/mol
| Element Category | Rare Earth Metals |
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| Atomic Number | 21 |
| Atomic Weight | 44.955908 g/mol |
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Description
A silvery-white transition metal that is lightweight and has a high melting point, often classified with rare earth elements despite being a transition metal
| Density | 2.985 g/cm³ |
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| Tensile Strength | N/A |
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| Hardness | N/A |
| Melting Point | 1541°C |
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| Boiling Point | 2830°C |
| No electrical properties data available |
| Corrosion Resistance | Good |
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Applications
Aerospace components, aluminum alloys, sports equipment, high-intensity discharge lamps
Production Methods
Extracted from thortveitite.
History
Discovered in 1879.