ScandiumScandiumScSc

Atomic Number: 21Atomic Mass: 44.955910

Atomic Number: 21Atomic Mass: 44.955910

Location & structureLocation & structure

Group 3, Period 4

Atomic Structure: 21 Protons

24 Neutrons21 Electrons

Isotopes & IonsIsotopes & Ions

Isotopes: Sc 44, Sc 45, Sc 46, Sc 47, Sc 48

Ions: Sc +1, Sc+2

DiscoveredDiscoveredDiscovered By Lars Fredrik Nilson in 1879

Discovered in Scandinavia

Physical PropertiesPhysical Properties

Scandium is a powdery, silvery white metal.It is relatively light, and is very strong.

UsesUsesScandium is used in military aircrafts and space shuttle parts. Mixtures of aluminum and scandium were used in the Russian space crafts Mig 21, and Mig 29.

Scandium is also used in high performance sports equipment, such as hockey sticks, baseball bats, and bicycle frames.

Facts about ScandiumFacts about ScandiumScandium is very rare. It’s only mined in a handful of mines worldwide.

Even though it was discovered in 1879 it had no uses until 1970.

Even today scandium has very few uses.

Pure scandium is very rare. It is usually found in uranium.

Scandium is sometimes classified as a rare earth element.

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