So, is it "Aluminium" or "Aluminum"? That is the question by @MattRife
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- čas přidán 27. 08. 2024
- Aluminum vs. Aluminium: A Quick Breakdown
Alright, so we're diving into the aluminum (or aluminium) debate.
Here's the lowdown:
Aluminum, or aluminium if you're feeling British, is that element with the atomic number 13.
It's a nifty metal - light, corrosion-resistant, and a champ at conducting heat.
Now, history lesson time.
Originally, it was all about aluminum, especially in the U.S. But in 1990, the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) threw a curveball and officially adopted "Aluminium."
So, now we've got Americans sticking to their guns with "Aluminum" and the Brits rocking "Aluminium."
For pro vibes, go with "Aluminium."
The Birth of Aluminium
Digging into the Earth's crust, aluminum reigns supreme as the most abundant metal element (we're talking 8.2% by weight). It's the third wheel after oxygen and silicon.
Humphry Davy, a cool British chemist, was the brains behind the discovery. Originally, he tossed around "alumium," but eventually settled on "aluminum." Around the same time, "aluminium" joined the party. Seemed like folks wanted a touch of classical Latin flair - you know, following the footsteps of magnesium and calcium.
Throughout the 1800s, both names played tag with the element.
Fast forward to the 1900s, and people started picking sides. The rest is history - or chemistry, in this case.
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