1  International Aluminium Institute

...Aluminium can be extruded to form intricate shapes and sections. It is heated to around 500ºC and pushed through a die at great pressure. Forged Aluminium can be forged by hammering to make stress-bearing parts for aircraft and...
http://www.world-aluminium.org/?pg=79

2  International Aluminium Institute

...heat treatment. although not found free in nature, aluminium is an abundant element in the earth's crust. low density corrosion resistant electricity conductor non-magnetic non-combustible highly reflective...
http://www.world-aluminium.org/?pg=107

3  International Aluminium Institute

...alloy, For example, 6082-T6 is a medium strength grade based on the aluminium-magnesium-silicon family, in the fully heat-treated condition. The classification provides for: 1XXX Aluminium of 99% minimum purity 2XXX...
http://www.world-aluminium.org/About+Aluminium/...

4  International Aluminium Institute

...performs a valuable role in the treatment of water. In particular, aluminium sulphate (alum) is widely used in the purification of water from rivers, lakes and reservoirs as well as in the treatment of waste water. It is a...
http://www.world-aluminium.org/?pg=112

5  International Aluminium Institute

...Before rolling, the aluminium is an ingot of up to 600mm thick. This ingot is heated to around 500°C and passed several times through the hot rolling mill. The thickness of the metal is gradually reduced to around 6mm. This thinner...
http://www.world-aluminium.org/About+Aluminium/...

6  International Aluminium Institute

...It loses only about seven per cent of the heat it receives, leaving 93 per cent of the heat to cook your food. This means that aluminium cookware transfers heat very efficiently and evenly to the food inside, rather than to the air...
http://www.world-aluminium.org/About+Aluminium/...

7  International Aluminium Institute

...Aluminium is formed at about 900°C, but once formed has a melting point of only 660°C. In some smelters this spare heat is used to melt recycled metal. Recycled aluminium requires only 5 per cent of the energy required to make...
http://www.world-aluminium.org/About+Aluminium/...

8  International Aluminium Institute

...and most overhead and many underground transmission lines are made of aluminium. It transmits conducted heat and reflects radiant heat, making it an excellent medium from which to produce cooking utensils and foils, radiators and...
http://www.world-aluminium.org/About+Aluminium/Benefits

9  International Aluminium Institute

...transmits conducted heat and reflects radiant heat extremely well, making it very energy efficient for preparing and serving both hot and cold food. is very light, this helps to reduce transportation costs and means it is suitable...
http://www.world-aluminium.org/?pg=19

10  International Aluminium Institute

...Aluminium performs a valuable role in the treatment of water. Aluminium sulphate (alum) is widely used in the purification of waste water as well as water from rivers, lakes and reservoirs. It is a flocculating agent with the...
http://www.world-aluminium.org/About+Aluminium/...

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