Introduction:
| Symbol | : | Al |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | : | 13 |
| Melting point | : | 660.3 °C |
| Density | : | 2.7 g/cm³ |
| From | : | Ingot |
Chemical Composition:
| Al | 99.793 % |
| Fe | 0.09 % |
| Si | 0.06 % |
| Ti | 0.0046 % |
| V | 0.0104 % |
| Mn | 0.0039 % |
| Zn | 0.0028 % |
| Cu | 0.0027 % |
| Cr | 0.0007 % |
| Zr | 0.0104 % |
| Ga | 0.0033 % |
| Mg | 0.0057 % |
| Na | 0.0008 % |
| Pb | 0.0027 % |
| Ni | 0.0002 % |
| Sn | 0.0150 % |
Characteristics:
- It is very soft, malleable and ductile.
- It is a very good conductor of heat and electricity.
- Aluminium can be recycled easily. High scrape value
- Non corrosive and non-toxic so used for both indoor and outdoor application
Application:
- It is soft and malleable.
- Aluminium is used in a huge variety of products including cans, foils, kitchen utensils, window frames, beer kegs and aeroplane parts.