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What is Aluminum?
Aluminum is a silvery white metal. It is one of the most widespread minerals on Earth, accounting for more than 8% of the Earth’s basic mass. It is also the most common chemical element on the planet after both oxygen and silicon.
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Facts About Aluminum
- Aluminum does not exist in its pure form. The metal containing aluminum must first be refined and then melted in order to get aluminum.
- Every 4 pounds of this metal contains two pounds of “alumina”, and every two pounds of this substance give us one pound of aluminum.
- Thanks to the modern methods used in aluminum manufacture, it is now possible to save a large amount of energy during the production process.
- Aluminum is one of the metals that do not rust.
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Some Properties of Aluminum
- Corrosion resistant.
- Odorless.
- Incombustible.
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Common Uses of Aluminum
- It is used as a building material.
- It is used in the transportation industry.
- It is used to make long electric lines.
- It is used to manufacture some devices such as TV, computer and mobile phones.
