ALUMINUM FACTS

• is a chemical element in the boron group with symbol Al and atomic number 13.
• Aluminium is the third most abundant element (after oxygen and silicon), and the most abundant metal in the Earth's crust.
• it is found combined in over 270 different minerals.

HOW WE USE IT

• Aluminum is necessary in construction. The metal is used in practically all elements: skylights, building bridges, shutters, ladders and railings
• paint are made from aluminum. More than 2 billion pounds
• electrical products such as light bulbs, power and phone lines. In the health and hygiene industry, aluminum goes into food additives, astringents, antacids and even buffered aspirin

ITS NAME

• From the Latin word alumen

IMPORTANT FACTS

• Aluminum’s density is only one-third that of steel, making it a very lightweight, and yet very durable metal.
• Aluminum is not itself toxic, which makes it safe to use with a wide range of eatables and foodstuffs. This makes aluminum an ideal choice for kitchen utensils and food packaging in the form of aluminum foil.
• Aluminum is not easily soluble in water, which makes it resistant to weather, common gases within the atmosphere, and other liquids.

QUESTIONS

• Which are some uses of aluminum?
• Its aluminum toxic?
• Aluminum is easily solube in water?

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