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Here are some facts on Aluminum:
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Aluminum is Strong |
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| Profiles can be made as strong as needed for most applications. Cold-weather applications are particularly well served by aluminum because, as temperatures fall, aluminum actually becomes stronger. | |
| Aluminum is Lightweight | |
| Aluminum weighs less by volume than most other metals. In fact, it is about 1/3 the weight of iron, steel, cooper or brass. Lightweight aluminum is easier to handle, less expensive to ship and is an attractive material for applications in fields such as aerospace, high-rise construction, automotive design, carports, and patio covers. | |
| Aluminum Exhibits High Strength-to- weight Ratio | |
| Aluminum offers a unique combination of light weight and high strength. Without aluminum, space travel might never have been realized. Engineers are discovering that bridge decks constructed from extruded aluminum can bear heavier live loads, in part because the aluminum bridge deck itself weighs so much less than a conventional steel deck. | |
| Aluminum Resists Corrosion | |
| Aluminum offers excellent corrosion resistance; it doesn't rust. Aluminum is protected by its own naturally occurring oxide film, a protection that can be further enhanced by anodizing or other finishing techniques. | |
| Aluminum is Resilient | |
| Aluminum combines strength with flexibility and can flex under loads or spring back from the shock of impact. | |
| Aluminum is Reflective | |
| Highly reflective aluminum can be used to shield products or areas from light, radio waves or infrared radiation. Aluminum is not combustible and will not burn or produce toxic fumes at high temperatures. | |
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