Aluminum; One of the Most Abundant Metallic Element Found In the Earth's Crust
Aluminum (Al) is a lightweight silvery white metal of main Group 13 of the periodic table. It is the most widely used nonferrous metal and the most abundant metallic element in Earth's crust but is rarely found uncombined in nature. It is the second most malleable metal and the sixth most ductile. Moreover, aluminum metal is nontoxic (as the metal) and nonmagnetic. It can be also spelled as aluminium. Aluminum became preferred in Canada and the U.S., while aluminium became favored throughout the rest of the English-speaking world.
According
to the "Coherent Market Insights"
The global Aluminum
Market is estimated to reach 102,976.2 Thousand Tons by the end of 2027 in terms of volume, exhibiting a CAGR of 6.1% during the forecast period (2020 to 2027).
It
is lightweight, durable, and functional which makes Al ideal as an engineering
material as it is highly resistant to corrosion. Aluminum has find a wide range
of applications in various end-use industries, such as construction,
electronics, manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, and packaging, for making
various products. In the automotive industry, aluminum can be used to increase
the size and energy absorption capacity of the vehicle's front and rear crumple
zones, thereby increasing safety without increasing weight.
Moreover,
aluminum is used in a variety of products such as aeroplane parts, kitchen
utensils, window frames, foils, cans, and beer kegs, among others owing to its
particular properties. As aluminium is easier to handle and is efficient, it is
commonly used in the production of different consumer goods. From smartphones,
tablets, laptops, TVs, and even some household items, Al makes it look modern
yet sophisticated with its finish. Countless objects that simplify as well as
increase the quality of life are partly made of aluminum.
For
example, cars, aircrafts, kitchenware, refrigerators, electric power lines,
CDs, computers, furniture, and packaging for food and medicine, among others.
Aluminium is widely used in building because of its intrinsic properties of
lightness and corrosion resistance. 6061 Al is the most commonly used aluminum
alloy in the construction and architecture industry. Thus, there is an
increasing demand for aluminum around the world. In 2020, the United States
produced around one million metric tons of aluminum.
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