Definition: Aluminum is the name for the element with atomic number 13 and is represented by the symbol Al.
It is a member of the metal group.
It is a member of the metal group.
Alternate Spellings: Aluminium
Aluminum Definition
By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D., About.com Guide
This is a piece of aluminum foil. Aluminum is one element you can encounter in its pure form in everyday life.
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