Wikijunior:The Elements/Scandium
What does it look, feel, or taste like? edit
Scandium is a soft metal with a silvery appearance. It develops a slightly yellowish or pinkish cast when oxidized by air.
How was it discovered? edit
The element scandium was discovered because an element that was previously unknown was shown in Mendeleev's periodic table. Lars Fredrik Nilson specifically looked for it and found it in 1879.
What are its uses? edit
It is used in mercury vapor lamps.
Is it dangerous? edit
Scandium powder burns easily.
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flammable