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| Aluminium facts and figures |
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Chemical symbol |
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Al |
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Atomic number |
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13 |
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Density |
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2,70 g/cm3 |
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Relative atomic weight |
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26,981539 g/mol |
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Atomic volume |
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10,0 cm3/mol
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Melting point |
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660,5 °C |
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Boiling point |
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2467 °C |
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First extraction of metal |
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Oersted (DK) im Jahr 1825 |
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Method for commercial extraction |
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Charles M. Hall, P.L. Toussaint Héroult |
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Aluminium – eternal youth and acclaimed beauty
Aluminium is a very versatile material with wonderful properties – it is lightweight, corrosion resistant, ductile and easy to machine – and it is forever revealing new ones. Nowadays, the metal is not only regarded as being extremely durable but also as being incomparably sustainable thanks to its recyclability, which conserves resources.
A material that enjoys eternal youth so to speak. And is acclaimed for its good looks: designers and consumers alike appreciate the aesthetic beauty of this versatile metal. One can no longer imagine architecture or interior design without aluminium. Not to mention well-functioning modern everyday life! Because aluminium makes a significant contribution towards dealing with social aspects such as living, mobility, healthy food, leisure activities and provision of medical care in a manner that is compatible with the environment.
Aluminium has reacted in an ideal manner to the challenges of modern living. And everything points to the fact that the future has only just begun for this fascinating global player.
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