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2013 Aluminum Friedrich Wohler, a German chemist, discovered aluminum in 1827 (Gagnon). Prior to his discovery Greeks and Romans used alum as an astringent (Gagnon). Wohler was able to isolate aluminum by producing samples to determine its properties. Aluminum is in group 13 on the periodic table of elements. Common isotopes are Al-26, Al-27, and Al-28. Aluminum is covered with a thin layer of oxide, to protect it from oxygen (Ophardt). Aluminum metal is obtained from the pure hot molten Al2O3 using an electrolytic method(Ophardt). Aluminum coatings are highly reflective of both visible and radiant heat (Helmenstine). The name aluminum comes from the Latin origin; alumen. Aluminum is used in silverware, industrial applications, and decorations (Helmenstine). Aluminum relates to me because things such as; hoof picks, horse trailers, bits, stirrups and horseshoes are made of aluminum. The properties of aluminum include that fact that it is flexible, recyclable, and it is light weight(Bentor). Works Cited "Aluminum." Aluminum. Charles E. Ophardt, 2003. Web. 13 Sept. 2013. <http://www.elmhurst.edu/~chm/vchembook/102aluminum.html>. Bentor, Yinon. "Chemical Elements.com - Aluminum (Al)." Chemical Elements.com Aluminum (Al). N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Sept. 2013. <http://www.hydro.com/en/Subsites/NorthAmerica/Aluminum/Properties-of-Aluminum/> Helmenstine, Anne Marie. "Aluminium or Aluminium Facts." About.com Chemistry. N.p., n.d.

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