Aluminum
Aluminum is a soft, lightweight metal with a matte silvery color, used both in its pure form and as an alloy. Although it resembles steel in color, it can be distinguished by its lightness. While pure aluminum is a low-strength material with a soft structure prone to fracture, its alloys can achieve high strength. These properties make it an indispensable material in the aircraft and automotive industries.
Conductivity and workability
Aluminum is highly resistant to corrosion, and it conducts electricity better than iron and steel, though less well than copper. It is a metal that cools quickly and absorbs heat. Its density is roughly one third that of metals such as steel and copper. It can easily be forged, machined and cast. Because it is so easy to work, sophisticated profile details can readily be produced by extrusion, a factor that further increases demand for the material.
Forms available on the market
It is available on the market as semi-finished stock in the form of plate, coiled sheet, bar, wire and a wide variety of profiles. Its low cost, combined with the ease of producing extrusion dies, makes it a frequent choice for mass production.
Where aluminum is used
Areas of use:
Heat sinks and coolers
Spotlights
Doors and windows
Kitchen tools and utensils
Aircraft / Automotive / Bicycles
Construction sector
