Aluminum is arguably the most widely used element in our consumer society today. No other metallic element than aluminum is so incredibly versatile. It is very compatible with other material for seamless fusing, is easily pliable and, most importantly, remarkably lightweight.
Widely used in packaging, aluminum is used to make drinks cans, foil wrappings, bottle tops and foil containers. Completely impermeable, the natural resistance to corrosion found in aluminum makes it perfect for packaging.On top of this, its strength to weight ratio gives it many uses in the transport industry and is now even being used to build truck frames. This is effective in boosting gas mileage as much as 20%, a point the aeronautics industry has known for years. Aluminum alloy is used to in building most commercial plane fuselages.
On top of this, its strength to weight ratio gives it many uses in the transport industry and is now even being used to build truck frames. This is effective in boosting gas mileage as much as 20%, a point the aeronautics industry has known for years. Aluminum alloy is used to in building most commercial plane fuselages.
Its super light weight (and ultra-conductivity) also makes it the element of choice for running long distance power lines. Making the individual power lines much lighter in weight eliminates the need for numerous support structures and aerials, saving power company billions in building costs.
Aluminum touches out lives every day. Present in everything from the utilities we cook breakfast with every morning to the clubs we golf with on our weekends, without aluminum our lives would be insurmountably different. Could you live without electricity?