Aluminum is a post-transition metal from the periodic table. It is a silvery-white metal that is the most abundant metal in the Earth's crust. Aluminum has a wide range of industrial applications, including the production of aluminum foil and aluminum cans. It is also used in the aerospace industry and in the manufacture of electrical components.
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| Atomic number | 13 |
| Group | IIIA |
| Period | 3 |
| Mass | 26.981539 |
| Latin name | Aluminium |
| Electron configuration | [Ne]3s2 3p |
| Oxidation state | -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3 |