Aluminum on the Periodic Table

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Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D.
Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D.
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  • Ph.D., Biomedical Sciences, University of Tennessee at Knoxville
  • B.A., Physics and Mathematics, Hastings College
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Updated on March 24, 2019

Where Is Aluminum Found On The Periodic Table?

Aluminum's location on the periodic table of the elements
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Aluminum is the 13th element on the periodic table. It is located in period 3 and group 13.

Aluminum Facts

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Aluminum is element number 13 with the element symbol Al. Under ordinary pressures and temperatures, it is a light shiny silver solid metal.

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