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2️⃣1️⃣🟰. Scandium (Sc) – The Aerospace Metal
Atomic Number: 21
Symbol: Sc
Properties: Lightweight metal with high strength.
Uses: Found in aircraft materials, sports equipment (bicycles, baseball bats), and lighting.
Fun Fact: Scandium is rarely found in pure form and is often extracted from uranium ores!
2️⃣2️⃣🟰. Titanium (Ti) – The Strong Yet Light Metal
Atomic Number: 22
Symbol: Ti
Properties: Tough, corrosion-resistant, and lightweight.
Uses: Found in aircraft, medical implants (bone replacements), and paint pigments.
Fun Fact: Titanium is as strong as steel but 45% lighter, making it perfect for aerospace engineering!
2️⃣3️⃣🟰. Vanadium (V) – The Alloy Enhancer
Atomic Number: 23
Symbol: V
Properties: Hard, ductile metal; enhances strength when mixed with steel.
Uses: Found in steel tools, bridges, jet engines, and batteries.
Fun Fact: Vanadium helps create super-steel used in skyscrapers and car engines!
2️⃣4️⃣🟰. Chromium (Cr) – The Shiny Protective Element
Atomic Number: 24
Symbol: Cr
Properties: Hard, corrosion-resistant metal with a shiny surface.
Uses: Found in stainless steel, car parts, mirrors, and chrome plating.
Fun Fact: Chromium gives rubies and emeralds their vibrant colors!
2️⃣5️⃣🟰. Manganese (Mn) – The Tough and Essential Mineral
Atomic Number: 25
Symbol: Mn
Properties: Hard, brittle metal; crucial for steel production.
Uses: Found in steel manufacturing, batteries, fertilizers, and essential nutrients for humans.
Fun Fact: Manganese is vital for bone health and brain function!