02-25-2018, 06:52 AM
- Aluminum is a light metal, about the third of the density of steel, copper, and brass.
- Aluminum has good corrosion resistance to common atmospheric and marine atmospheres. Its corrosion resistance and scratch resistance can be enhanced by anodizing.
- Aluminum has high reflectivity and can be used for decorative applications.
- Some aluminum alloys can match or even exceed the strength of common construction steel.
- Aluminum retains its toughness at very low temperatures, without becoming brittle like carbon steels.
- Aluminum is a good conductor of heat and electricity. When measured by equal cross-sectional area, electrical grade aluminum has conductivity which is approximately 62% of electrical grade annealed copper. However, when compared using equal weight, the conductivity of aluminum is 204% of copper.
- Aluminum is readily worked and formed using a wide variety of forming processes including deep- drawing and roll forming.
- Aluminum is non-toxic and is commonly used in contact with foodstuffs.
- Aluminum can be readily recycled.