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Aluminum is a material that is light in weight and highly stable:
The density of aluminum is only around 2.6 to 2.8 g/cm³. This is approximately 1/3rd of the density of steel. Despite its low weight aluminum features very
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Aluminum is impervious to water vapor:
Even under extremely long-term storage conditions, it is impossible for moisture to
penetrate the material. By means of welding, it is possible to fabricate an aluminum
container so that it is resistant to water vapor. |
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Aluminum is resistant to impact and very strong:
The surface may be dented by impact but the impact energy is absorbed by the distortion. |
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Aluminum is magnetically neutral:
Aluminum is free from ferro-magnetism. This material characteristic may assume major
importance in certain areas of application. |
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Aluminum is not sensitive to extreme fluctuations in temperature:
In the temperature range of -238 to +302° F the material characteristics remain constant. |
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Aluminum is fully recyclable:
Old aluminum can be melted down and re-used, a positive contribution towards relieving the
burden of waste disposal and protecting the environment. |
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Aluminum is resistant to corrosion and has a built-in defensive
response:
On contact with oxygen, the surface develops an oxide layer which is reinstated
immediately if damage occurs. |
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Aluminum is resistant to UV radiation:
Long storage periods and use under exposure to UV rays have no effect on this material. |
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Aluminum is hygienic:
The smooth surface is easy to clean and neutral in terms of odor. Aluminum
containers are eminently suitable for areas where hygiene is a primary requirement. |
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Aluminum lends itself to machining in a number of different ways:
All the standard machining processes - welding, molding, etc. - can be applied to aluminum
and can be carried out very much more cost-efficiently that is the case with other metals. |
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Aluminum conducts electricity:
Aluminum is a good conductor of electricity and heat, an advantage with Rackmount Cases
for electronic installations for example. |
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