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ALUMINIUM

It is present in most of the stones and clay on the surface of the earth's crust. and it is the most suitable ore to produce metal bauxite (Al2O3. 2H2O).

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WHO DISCOVERED ALUMINIUM?

Hans Christian Ørsted

Name: Latin alumen, alum.

Atomic mass: 26.98.

History: invented in 1825 by the Danish chemist Hans Christian Orstedt. 

CHARACTERISTICS OF ALUMINUM

1. It has a silver colour and dark lustre.

2. It is very light

3. Good conductor of electricity.

4. Good resistance to corrosion.

5. Melts at 66 ° C.

6. It is very soft and compatible.

7. It has more strength to weight ratio.

USES OF ALUMINUM

1. It is used to create door and window frames.

2. Aluminum Framework members are used widely.

3. Aluminium wires are used as conductors of electricity.

4. Used as a foil.

5. Aluminium powder acts as a pigment in paints.

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