Aluminium
is a very versatile material and its popularity around
the world is increasing every year. The range of forms
it can take, such as castings, extrusions and tubes,
sheet, foil and powder, and the variety of finishes
available (coatings, anodizing and polishing) means
it lends itself to a wide range of products, many of
which are used daily.
As well as its versatile form, the metal’s light
weight (a third of steel) and numerous material qualities
– represented by a wide range of alloys –
mean that products have been designed for use in all
areas of modern life. It is a good conductor of electricity
(one kilogram of aluminium cable can carry twice as
much electricity as one kilogram of copper) and most
overhead and many underground transmission lines are
made of aluminium.
It transmits conducted
heat and reflects radiant heat, making it an excellent
medium from which to produce cooking utensils and foils,
radiators and building insulation. Its strength, combined
with low density, make it ideal for transport and packaging
applications. Aluminium is a unique metal: strong, durable,
flexible, impermeable, lightweight, corrosion-resistant
and 100 per cent recyclable.
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