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What Are The Most Common Uses for Aluminum in North America
By Bob Davis · 1 year ago
Aluminum is one of Earth’s most abundant metals. Few come close to its performance. The popularity of aluminum comes down to its many benefits – lighter than steel without losing any strength, corrosion-resistant, durable, ductile, ...
Is Aluminum the Right Metal For Me or Another Type Is Better?
By Bob Davis · 1 year ago
Is Aluminum the Right Metal For Me or Another Type Is Better?
Are you thinking about buying aluminum for a project, a new product, or for manufacturing? Considering other metal alternatives – you’re not alone. ...
You’ll Never Look at Aluminum Foil the Same Way Again
By Bob Davis · 1 year ago
Everyone knows that aluminum foil is an effective, environmentally-friendly way to cook food over an open flame and keep leftovers tasting great. But few people get creative with their aluminum foil, despite the fact that ...
Why Aluminum Was a First Choice for Nestle Nespresso in Making its Coffees?
By Bob Davis · 1 year ago
Nespresso is a company that works from the tagline ‘The Sustainable Quality Coffee Company. The company's investment in producing sustainable products has led them to discover and support the use of aluminum when possible in ...
What Aluminum Alloys are Best for Bending?
By Bob Davis · 1 year ago
Pure aluminum is rather soft and ductile, contrary to what many consumers may think. Different alloys and as we add to pure aluminum however, it gets stronger and less pliable. Bending is always going to ...
Why did big brands switch to aluminum for packaging?
By Bob Davis · 1 year ago
Different brands began using aluminum cans for their products for a variety of reasons. Some companies switched to cans because they were more durable and lightweight than glass, making them easier to transport. Others saw ...
10 Fun Facts About Aluminum You Probably Didn’t Know
By Bob Davis · 1 year ago
When you think of aluminum in 2022 you probably think about how it's used in soda cans and foil. But there's so much more to this element than that! Aluminum has been used for centuries ...
Can you boost your wifi signal with aluminum?
By Bob Davis · 1 year ago
Wifi is an essential commodity these days. We want it to be available at all times and in every location where we can go. It's a fickle beast, though. In one room, you may have ...
Are aluminum bats better than wood?
By Bob Davis · 1 year ago
The first aluminum bats were created in the 1970s. They were created to replace wooden bats, which were becoming increasingly rare and expensive. These are lighter and more durable than wooden bats, making them ideal ...
Can You Paint Aluminum Window Frames?
By Bob Davis · 1 year ago
Aluminum window frames are a popular choice for both home and office buildings in Canada. They offer many benefits over other types of frames, including being durable, low maintenance, and energy efficient. While aluminum window ...
Are Aluminum Canoes any good?
By Bob Davis · 1 year ago
It's summertime , which means it's time to hit the open water in a canoe! But what kind of canoe should you get? There are so many different materials and types out there. Here, we're ...
What is Aluminum Trim and What Types of Aluminum Trim exist?
By Bob Davis · 1 year ago
Aluminum trim is a type of aluminum that is manufactured via extrusion to create long, thin, pliable, and adaptable pieces of aluminum that may be utilized for architectural decorative purposes and accents, indoor and outdoor ...
What is the strongest metal?
By Bob Davis · 1 year ago
First, we must figure out what sort of strength we're talking about. There are four distinct types of strength.
1- Impact strength is a material's resistance to powerful force or impact without breaking or shattering. ...
What Are Aluminum Sheets Used For?
By Bob Davis · 1 year ago
Aluminum sheets are a versatile material that can be used for a variety of purposes. They are commonly used in construction and manufacturing, as well as in a variety of other applications.
Aluminum sheets are ...
A Brief History of Aluminum
By Bob Davis · 1 year ago
Aluminum's name is derived from the ancient Greek word for alumen, which means "bitter salt."
Who came up with the word aluminum?
The element was first isolated in 1808 by Sir Humphry Davy, who accomplished ...
Where did the phrase tin foil hat come from?
By Bob Davis · 1 year ago
Where did the phrase tin foil hat come from?
"Buddy's wearing a tin foil hat! He thinks the government is reading his mind!"
This phrase is often used to mock someone who believes in conspiracy ...
Is aluminum and aluminium the same thing?
By Bob Davis · 1 year ago
Picture this, you’re dreaming that you’re a Canadian kid in a spelling bee contest that for some odd reason is happening in the UK. It’s down to you and one other contestant. The word is ...
Aluminum Foil, Parchment Paper and Wax Paper, When Can You Substitute?
By Bob Davis · 1 year ago
So you're about to make your favourite recipe and realize you've run out of parchment paper. No need to worry because there has to be an alternative, right? You scratch your head and think to ...
How to use aluminum as a light reflector?
By Bob Davis · 1 year ago
Shout out to all the environmentally friendly gardeners who continue to develop new and inventive methods of reusing and recycling trash. Plastic bottles and jugs may be used to make drip irrigation systems, watering cans, ...
Which Aluminum Alloys are Used in the Auto Industry?
By Bob Davis · 1 year ago
One of aluminum’s largest demands is from the automotive industry which uses it to make various components. There are many reasons why aluminum has proven to be a perfect material for automobiles if there ever ...