about aluminium


Aluminium is one of the most important and versatile metals in use today

Aluminium is the third most abundant element in the earth's crust. It occurs in various chemical forms in rocks and soils, in vegetation, in water and in the air.

Aluminium has many properties that make it useful:

  • It is lightweight, but very strong.
  • It does not rust or corrode.
  • It can be easily cast and moulded, extruded and rolled.
  • It can be painted, laminated, engraved and printed on.
  • It is a good conductor of heat and electricity.
  • It can be recycled again and again with no loss in quality.

Aluminium in our every day lives, here are some examples

  • Building and construction - greenhouses and skyscrapers, protective cladding and interior décor; window frames and furniture; wiring and lighting
  • Mobility - trains, planes and cars; bicycles and scooters; wheelchairs and walking frames.
  • Healthy living - an ingredient in medicines and toiletries; protective packaging; fire-retardant clothing and thermal recovery blankets.
  • Healthy eating - food and drink packaging, including 'aseptic' containers for long-life products.

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The aluminium drink can is the world's most recycled drinks container



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