Elemondex
Aluminum quick facts
| Atomic number | 13 |
|---|---|
| Symbol | Al |
| Family | Post-transition metal |
| Group (column) | 13 |
| Period (row) | 3 |
| State at room temperature | Solid |
| Discovered | 1825, Hans Christian Ørsted (first isolated) |
Interesting facts about aluminum
- Aluminum is the most common metal in Earth's crust.
- In the 1800s it was so hard to make that the tip of the Washington Monument was capped with aluminum as a precious metal.
- A thin coat of aluminum oxide protects it, so it does not rust the way iron does.
- Aluminum cans can be recycled again and again.
What are Aluminum's moves, and the real science behind them?
Foil Wrap
In the game: Lower the other fighter’s accuracy. The real science: Aluminum can be rolled thinner than paper into the foil you wrap leftovers in.
Can Crusher
In the game: A solid physical hit. The real science: A soda can is a thin aluminum bottle that is still tough enough to hold fizzy pressure.
Hidden in Clay
In the game: Start with a shield that must be broken first. The real science: In the ground, aluminum is stuck inside a rock called bauxite — you never pick up a nugget of bare aluminum.
Where does Aluminum fit among the nine types?
Aluminum is Metal type. Metal is the type for the everyday metals, from iron and copper to tin and lead. It hits Nuclear and Crystal cards for double damage, takes double damage from Acid and Rare Earth and takes half from Blast. Read Elemon's nine types vs. the real element families for the full map.
| Elemon type | Metal |
|---|---|
| Hearts | 2 |
| Strong against (×2) | Nuclear, Crystal |
| Weak to (×2) | Acid, Rare Earth |
| Resists (×½) | Blast |
| Type power | Takes 1 less damage from every hit. |
Want aluminum on the table? Its card is in the free printable first 20 element cards, and it is one of the first 20 elements most classes start with.