Property |
Value |
Appearance |
Silvery-white, lightweight metal |
Atomic Number |
13 |
Atomic Mass |
26.98 u |
Density |
2.70 g/cm³ |
Melting Point |
660.3 °C (1220.5 °F) |
Boiling Point |
2519 °C (4566 °F) |
Thermal Conductivity |
235 W/m·K |
Electrical Conductivity |
37.7 × 10⁶ S/m |
Specific Heat Capacity |
0.897 J/g·K |
Modulus of Elasticity |
69 GPa |
Poisson's Ratio |
0.33 |
Thermal Expansion Coefficient |
23.1 µm/m·K |
Hardness (Brinell) |
15 HB (pure), varies with alloying |
Crystal Structure |
Face-centered cubic (FCC) |
Magnetic Properties |
Non-magnetic |
Corrosion Resistance |
Excellent (due to natural oxide layer) |
Reflectivity |
High (up to 92% for visible light) |