Aluminum is a silvery white member of the boron group of chemical elements. It has the symbol of AL and atomic number is 13 aluminum is the most abundant metal in the earths crust and the third most abundant element.
Aluminum has a melting point off 660 degress celcius.
The primary source of aluminum is bauxite ore, it is also 100% recyclable
Lightweight - Aluminum is about one-third the weight of an equal volume of copper, steel or brass.
Strength - Aluminum can withstand heavy loads and pressure, when alloyed appropriately, its strength approaches that of steel.
Resilience/Flexibility - Some applications require some flexibility in addition to strength; an aluminum sailboat mast can spring back where necessary and bend slightly. Aluminum streetlights also provide necessary resilience with safety benefits of flexibility.
Recyclability - Aluminum can be easily reclaimed and recycled into new, final aluminum products.
Formability -Aluminium has a good formability, a characteristics that is used to the full in extruding. Aluminium can also be cast, drawn and milled.
Joining- Aluminium can be joined using all the normal methods availabe such as welding, soldering, adhesive bonding and riveting.
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