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With its impressive strength, lightweight nature, and sustainable qualities, aluminum possesses remarkable properties that render it suitable for a diverse array of applications. Here are some other interesting facts about this metal, let’s go into it!

Aluminium is lightweight

An aluminum component weighing only one-third of its steel counterpart (with a density of 2.7 g/cm3) offers exceptional advantages. Its lightness not only facilitates handling in factories and on construction sites but also leads to lower energy usage during transportation. Consequently, aluminum emerges not only as a versatile and lightweight material but also as a financially sound choice.
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Aluminium keeps food fresh

Aluminum foil possesses the unique ability to reflect heat and light, while providing complete impermeability—preventing the passage of taste, aroma, and light. This quality makes it an ideal choice for food preservation, leading to widespread adoption in both the food industry and private households. The effective conservation of food also contributes to a reduction in waste.

Aluminium is easy to form

Aluminum is highly malleable, allowing it to be formed into a variety of products such as window frames, bicycle frames, computer cases, and kitchen utensils. Its versatility extends to cold and hot processing as well as the creation of various alloys, which can enhance its properties for specific engineering needs that prioritize lightweight construction and corrosion resistance. Magnesium, silicon, manganese, zinc, and copper are commonly added to aluminum alloys to achieve these desired properties. As a result, aluminum offers flexibility in design and finds utility in a wide range of applications.

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Aluminium is abundant

 Aluminium ranks as the third most prevalent element in the earth’s crust, following oxygen and silicon. This means that there is a larger quantity of aluminium than iron on our planet, and at current rates of consumption, our resources will endure for generations to come.

Aluminium is a great reflector

Aluminum’s ability to reflect heat and light makes it well-suited for various applications such as food preservation, emergency blankets, light fittings, mirrors, chocolate wrappers, window frames, and more. Moreover, its high energy efficiency in reflectors contributes to reducing energy consumption, further highlighting aluminum’s superiority over most other metals.

Aluminium is infinitely recyclable

Aluminum is one of the most easily recyclable materials, requiring only 5% of the energy used for its initial production. Remarkably, 75% of all the aluminum ever produced is still being utilized today.

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The characteristics of aluminum make it a material widely used in construction, industry and other industries. If you want to know more information, please feel free to contact us.

 

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Post time: Dec-05-2023

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