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Aluminium , Al
Aluminum is a lightweight, silvery-white metal with the symbol Al and atomic number 13. It’s the third most common element in the Earth's crust and is valued for its low density, resistance to corrosion, and versatility. Used in everything from packaging and construction to aerospace, aluminium is extracted from bauxite ore and has excellent thermal and electrical conductivity.
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Custom EnquiryAl Pieces 2-10mm 99.99% Pure
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Al Pieces 1-4mm 99.999% Pure
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Al Pellets 3.18mm dia. x 3.18mm 99.999% Pure
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Al Pellets 6mm dia. x 6mm long 99.999% Pure
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Al Pellets 6mm dia. x 3mm long 99.999% Pure
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Al Pellets 6.35mm dia. x 6.35mm 99.99% Pure
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AlSb Pieces 6mm & smaller 99.99% Pure
Aluminium Antimonide
UN1549 6.1 PG III
AlSb Pieces 6mm & smaller 99.999% Pure
Aluminium Antimonide
UN1549 6.1 PG III
AlF3 Pieces 3-6mm (pressure sintered) 99.5% Pure
Aluminium Fluoride
UN3260 8 PG II
AlF3 Pieces 3-12mm 99.5% Pure
Aluminium Fluoride
UN3260 8 PG II
Al2O3 Pieces 3-12mm (clear single-crystal) 99.99% Pure
Aluminium Oxide
Al2O3 Pieces 3-12mm (opaque sintered) 99.8% Pure
Aluminium Oxide
Al2O3 Pieces 1-3mm (clear) 99.99% Pure
Aluminium oxide
Al2O3 Pieces 1-3mm (opaque sintered) 99.8% Pure
Aluminium Oxide,
Al2Se3 Pieces 6mm & smaller 99.9% Pure
Aluminium Selenide
UN3283 6.1 PG II
Al2S3 Pieces 6mm & smaller 98% Pure
Aluminium Sulphide
UN3134 4.3 (6.1) PG III
Al2S3 Pieces 6mm & smaller 99.99% Pure
Aluminium Sulphide
UN3134 4.3 (6.1) PG III
Al2Te3 Pieces 6mm & smaller 99.9% Pure
Aluminium Telluride
UN3288 6.1 PG III
Al2Te3 Pieces 6mm & smaller 99.999% Pure
Aluminium Telluride
UN3288 6.1 PG III
Al2O3 White Tables 10mm x 10mm 99.99+% Pure
Aluminium Oxide
AlF3 Pieces 6-8mm 99.995% Pure
Aluminium Fluoride
UN3260 8 PG II
Al Pellets 10mm dia. x 2mm long Purity 99.999%
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Al Pellets 3mm dia. x 3mm long 99.999% Pure
Aluminium
AlCl3 Pieces 2-4mm 99.999% Pure
Aluminium Chloride
8 UN1726 PGII
Al Pieces 2-4mm 99.99% Pure
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AlN Pieces 1-3mm 99.9% Pure
Aluminium Nitride
4.3 UN3131 PG III
Al2O3 Pieces 2.5-5mm 99.99% Pure
Aluminium Oxide
Al2O3 Pieces 0.7-1.5mm 99.99% Pure
Aluminium Oxide
Al-Si 98.5-1.5 wt% Pieces 3-6 mm 99.999% Pure
Aluminium-Silicon Alloy
Al2O3-Sc2O3 Mixture 3-12mm 99.9% Pure
Aluminium Oxide-Scandium Oxide
Al2O3-ZrO2 White Granules 1-5mm 99.99% Pure
Aluminium Oxide-Zirconium Oxide
Al2O3-TiO2 White Granules 3-10mm 99.99% Pure
Aluminium Oxide-Titanium Oxide
Al-Si 99/1 wt% pieces <10mm 99.99% Pure
Aluminium-Silicon Alloy
Al2O3 Tablets 99.999% Pure
Aluminium Oxide
Al-Si 50-50 wt% Pieces 3-6mm 99.99% Pure
Aluminium-Silicon Alloy
Al-Cu-Si 95-4-1 wt% Pieces 3-12mm 99.99% Pure
Aluminium-Copper-Silicon Alloy
Al-Si 99-1 wt% Pieces 1-6mm 99.99% Pure
Aluminium-Silicon Alloy
Al-Si-Cu 97.5-2-0.5 wt% Pieces 3-6mm99.999% Pure
Aluminium-Silicon-Copper Alloy
Al-Si 99-1 wt% Pieces 3-6mm 99.99% Pure
Aluminium-Silicon Alloy
Al Pellets 6mm x 6mm 99.99% Pure
Aluminium
Al Powder -325 Mesh 99.9% Pure
Aluminium
NOS 4.3 UN1396 PG II DANGEROUS WHEN WET
Al2C3 -325 Mesh (typ. =10 microns) 99.9% Pure
Aluminium Carbide
UN1394 4.3 PG II
Al2C3 -325 Mesh (typ. =10 microns) 99% Pure
Aluminium Carbide
UN1394 4.3 PG II
AlCl3 -10 Mesh 99.999% Pure
Aluminium Chloride
UN1726 8 PGII
AlCl3 -10 Mesh 99.9% Pure
Aluminium Chloride
UN1726 8 PG II
AlF3 -4 Mesh 99.997% Pure
Aluminium Fluoride
UN3260 8 PG II
AlF3 -100 Mesh 99.9% Pure
Aluminium Fluoride
UN3260 8 PG II
AlF3 Granules 1-4 mm 99.99% Pure
Non Hydrated Aluminium Fluoride
UN3260 8 PG II
Al(OH)3 -100 Mesh 99.9% Pure
Aluminium Hydroxide
AlN -200 Mesh (typ. =10 microns) 99.8% Pure
Aluminium Nitride
UN3131 4.3 PG III
AlN -200 Mesh (typ. =10 microns) 99% Pure
Aluminium Nitride
UN3131 4.3 PG III
Al2O3 -40 Mesh (calcined) 99.99% Pure
Aluminium Oxide
Al2O3 -100 +200 Mesh (fused) 99.5% Pure
Aluminium oxide
Al2O3 -100 +200 Mesh (calcined) 99.2% Pure
Aluminium oxide
Al2O3 -100 +325 Mesh (calcined) 99.2% Pure
Aluminium oxide
Al2O3 -150 +325 Mesh (calcined) 99.2% Pure
Aluminium oxide
Al2O3 -200 +325 Mesh (fused) 99.5% Pure
Aluminium oxide
Al2O3 Alpha 5.6 microns 99.99% Pure
Aluminium oxide
Al2O3 -325 Mesh 99.9% Pure
Aluminium oxide
Al2O3 Powder (typ. 10 Microns calcined) 99.2% Pure
Aluminium Oxide
Al2O3 ~1 micron(calcined phase mixture) 99.9% Pure
Aluminium oxide
Al2S3 -100 Mesh 99.9% Pure
Aluminium Sulphide
UN3134 4.3 (6.1) PG III
Al2O3 Powder 200-400nm 99.999% Pure
Aluminium oxide
Al2O3 Powder 1-2 Microns 99.99% Pure
Aluminium oxide
Al Rod 1.588mm dia. x 300mm long 99.99% Pure
Aluminium
Al Rod 3mm dia. x 20mm long 99.999% Pure
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Al Rod 3mm dia. x 50mm long 99.999% Pure
Aluminium
Al Rod 6.35mm dia. x 1000mm long 99.99% Pure
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Al Rod 24mm dia. x 4mm long 99.99% Pure
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Al Rod 25.4mm dia. x 50.8mm long 99.999% Pure
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Al Rod 25.4mm dia. x 50.8mm long 99.99% Pure
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Al Rod 25.4mm dia. x 150mm long 99.99% Pure
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Al Rod 62mm dia. x 250mm long 99.9% Pure
Aluminium
Al Rod 5mm dia. x 5mm long 99.9% Pure
Aluminium
Al Rad 5mm dia. x 1mtr (on a roll) 99.999% Pure
Aluminium
Al Rod 4mm dia. x 27mm long 99.999% Pure
Aluminium
AlN Rod 22mm dia. x 200mm long 99.9% Pure
Aluminium Nitride
AlN Rod 22mm dia. x 150mm long 99.5% Pure
Aluminium Nitride
Al Rod 52mm dia. x 500mm long 99.99% Pure
Aluminium
Al Rod 25mm dia. (+/-0.40mm) x 1010mm (+50/-0mm) long 99.999% Pure
Condition: As extruded
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Al Rod Diameter 1.588mm (0.0625")
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Al Rod Diameter 12.7mm (0.500")
Aluminium
Al Rod Diameter 15.88mm (0.625")
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Al Rod Diameter 19.05mm (0.750")
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Al Rod Diameter 25.4mm (1")
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Al Rod Diameter 3.175mm (0.125")
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Al Rod Diameter 6.35mm (0.250")
Aluminium
Al sheet Thickness 0.254mm (0.010")
Al sheet Thickness 0.38mm (0.015")
Al sheet Thickness 0.50mm (0.020")
Al sheet Thickness 0.762mm (0.030")
Al sheet Thickness 1.00mm (0.040")
Al sheet Thickness 1.27mm (0.050")
Al sheet Thickness 1.52mm (0.060")
Al sheet Thickness 12.7mm (0.500")
Al sheet Thickness 19.05mm (0.750")
Al sheet Thickness 3.175mm (0.125")
Al sheet Thickness 6.35mm (0.250")
Al sheet Thickness 9.525mm (0.375")
Al sheet Thickness 25.4mm (1")
Al Wire 0.1mm dia. 99.9% Pure
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Al Wire 0.2mm dia. 99.999% Pure
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Al Wire 0.5mm dia. 99.999% Pure
Aluminium
Al Wire 0.5mm dia. 99.98+% Pure
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Al Wire 0.75mm dia. 99.999% Pure
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Al Wire 1.0mm dia. 99.999% Pure
Aluminium
Al Wire 1.0mm dia. 99.99% Pure
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Al Wire 1.0mm dia annealed 99+% (metals basis)
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Al Wire 1.5mm dia. 99.999% Pure
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Al Wire 2.0mm dia. 99.999% Pure
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Al Wire 2.0mm dia. 99.99% Pure
Aluminium
Al Foil 150mm x 0.025mm Tk 99.9% Pure
Aluminium
Al Foil Thickness 0.1mm (0.004")
Al Foil Thickness 0.15mm (0.006")
Al Foil Thickness 0.2mm (0.008")
Al TRG 12.5mm dia. x 0.1mm Tk 99.99% Pure
Aluminium
Al TRG 25mm dia. x 0.1mm Tk 99.99% Pure
Aluminium
Aluminium Al, Available Purities 99.5, 99.6, 99.99, 99.995, 99.999, 99.9995%
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Al TRG 50.8mm dia. x 3.18mm Tk 99.999% Pure
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Al TRG 150mm diameter x 3mm Tk 99.99% Pure
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Al TRG 200mm dia. x 6mm Tk 99.999% Pure
Aluminium
Al TRG 100mm dia. x 6mm Tk 99.95% Pure
Aluminium
Al TRG 203.2mm dia. x 6.35mm Tk 99.999% Pure
Aluminium
Stainless Steel 304L
Stainless Steel 316L
Aluminium 6061
Aluminium grade 7075
Aluminium 1050A:H111
Aluminium 6082
Aluminium, Al 1100
Aluminium oxide - Yttrium oxide Al2O3 - Y2O3 3mol%,
Available purity 99.99%
Aluminium-Nickel-Gadolinium Al/Ni/Gd,
Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.9%
Aluminium-Copper Al-Cu
Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.5%, 99.99% & 99.999%
Aluminium Oxide-Carbon Al2O3-C,
Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.9%
Aluminium oxide - Chromium oxide Al2O3-Cr2O3
Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.95%
Aluminium-Silicon Al-Si,
Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.9%, 99.99%, 99.999% & 99.9999%
Al-Si 99-1 wt% TRG 200mm dia. x 6mm Tk 99.9995% Pure
Aluminium-Silicon
Aluminium-Silicon-Copper Al-Si-Cu,
Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purities 99.9%, 99.99%, 99.999% & 99.9995%
Al-Si-Cu 98.5-1-0.5 wt% TRG 200mm dia. x 6mm Tk 99.9995% Pure
Aluminium-Silicon-Copper
Aluminium-Copper-Molybdenum Al-Cu-Mo,
Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.9%
Aluminium fluoride AlF3,
Available purity 99.9 & 99.95%
AlF3 TRG 101.6mm dia. x 6mm Tk 99.9% Pure
Aluminium Fluoride
Aluminium nitride AlN,
Available purity 99.5%
AlN TRG 25.4mm dia. x 4mm Tk 99.5% Pure
Aluminium nitride
AlN TRG 50.8mm dia. x 3mm Tk 99.5% Pure
Aluminium nitride
AlN TRG 50.8mm dia. x 6mm Tk 99.5% Pure
Aluminium nitride
AlN TRG 50.8mm dia. x 3mm Tk 99.9% Pure
Aluminium nitride
AlN TRG 50.8mm dia. x 6.35mm Tk 99.5% Pure
Aluminium nitride
AlN TRG 76.2mm dia. x 3.18mm Tk 99.5% Pure
Aluminium nitride
AlN TRG 76.2mm dia. x 3mm Tk 99.5% Pure
Aluminium nitride
AlN TRG 25.4mm dia. x 6.35mm Tk 99.9% Pure
Aluminium nitride
AlN TRG 101.6mm dia. x 6mm Tk 99.9% Pure
Aluminium nitride
Aluminium oxide Al2O3,
Available purity 99.99%
Al2O3 TRG 76.2mm dia. x 3mm Tk 99.99% Pure
Aluminium oxide
Al2O3 TRG 50.8mm dia. x 3mm Tk 99.99% Pure
Indium bonded to a 50.8mm dia. x 3mm Tk Copper backing plate
Aluminium Oxide
Al2O3 TRG 76.2mm dia. x 6.35mm Tk 99.99% Pure
Aluminium oxide
Al2O3 TRG 50.8mm dia. x 6.35mm Tk 99.995% Pure
Aluminium oxide
Al2O3 TRG 101.6mm dia. x 6mm Tk 99.99% Pure
Bonded Cu Backing plate
Aluminium oxide
Al2O3 TRG 50.8mm dia. x 6.35mm Tk 99.99% Pure
Aluminium oxide
Al2O3 TRG 25.4mm dia. x 3mm Tk 99.99% Pure
Aluminium oxide
Al2O3 TRG 25.4mm dia. x 6.35mm Tk 99.99% Pure
Aluminium oxide
Al2O3 TRG 50.8mm dia. x 3.18m Tk 99.95% Pure
Aluminium oxide
Al2O3 TRG 76.2mm dia. x 3.18mm Tk 99.99% Pure
Aluminium oxide
Al2O3 TRG 50.8mm dia. x 4.83mm Tk 99.99% Pure
Aluminium oxide
Al2O3 TRG 101.6mm dia. x 6.35mm Tk 99.99% Pure
Aluminium oxide
Al2O3 TRG 50.8mm dia. x 3.18mm Tk 99.99% Pure
Aluminium oxide
Al2O3 TRG 50.8mm dia. x 6mm Tk 99.99% Pure
Aluminium oxide
Al2O3 TRG 25.4mm dia. x 3.18mm Tk 99.99% Pure
Aluminium oxide
Al2O3 TRG 50.8mm dia. x 6.35mm Tk 99.99% Pure
Aluminium oxide
Al2O3 TRG 76.2mm dia. x 4mm Tk 99.99% Pure
Aluminium oxide
Al2O3 TRG 50.8mm dia. x 2mm Tk 99.99% Pure
Aluminium oxide
Al2O3 TRG 50.8mm dia. x 3.18mm Tk 99.9% Pure
Aluminium oxide
Al2O3 TRG 76.2mm dia. x 3.175mm Tk 99.99% Pure
Aluminium oxide
Al2O3 TRG 50.8mm dia. x 6.35mm Tk 99.99% Pure
Aluminium Oxide
Al2O3 TRG 50.8mm dia. x 6.35mm Tk 99.99% Pure
Aluminium Oxide
Aluminium-Chromium Al-Cr,
Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.5%, 99.9% & 99.99%
Aluminium-Nickel Al-Ni,
Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.5% & 99.9%
Aluminium-Iron-Chromium-Nickel-Platinum Al-Fe-Cr-Ni-Pt,
Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.9%
Aluminium oxide-Yttrium oxide Al2O3-Y2O3,
Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.95%
Aluminium-Copper-Magnesium-Manganese Al-Cu-Mg-Mn,
Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.9%
Aluminium-Manganese Al-Mn,
Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.9%
Aluminium-Titanium Al-Ti,
Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.7%, 99.8%, 99.9%, 99.95% & 99.99%
Aluminium-Neodymium Al-Nd,
Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.9% & 99.99%
Aluminium-Scandium Al-Sc,
Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.9%, 99.95% & 99.99%
Aluminium-Silicon-Titanium Al-Si-Ti,
Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.5%, 99.9% & 99.99%
Aluminium-Titanium-Yttrium Al-Ti-Y,
Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.9%+
Aluminium-Titanium-Tungsten-Yttrium Al-Ti-W-Y,
Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.9%+
Aluminium-Zirconium Al-Zr,
Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.9%
Aluminium-Magnesium Al-Mg,
Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.9%
Aluminium-Magnesium-Silicon Al-Mg-Si,
Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.99%
Aluminium-Magnesium-Boride Al-Mg-B,
Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.5%
Aluminium-Vanadium-Copper Al-V-Cu,
Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.99%
Aluminium-Chromium-Titanium Al-Cr-Ti,
Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.9%+
Aluminium-Vanadium Al-V,
Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.9% & 99.99%
Aluminium-Boron Al-B,
Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.5% & 99.9%
Aluminium-Titanium dioxide Al-TiO2,
Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.99%
Aluminium oxide-Carbon-Magnesium AI203-C-Mg,
Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.9%
Aluminium Oxide-Titanium Al2O3-Ti,
Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.9%
Aluminium oxide-Carbon-Titanium AI203-C-Ti,
Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.8%
Aluminium-Silver Al-Ag,
Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.9% & 99.99%
Aluminium-Titanium-Tantalum Al-Ti-Ta,
Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.9%
Aluminium-Titanium-Zirconium Al-Ti-Zr,
Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.9%
Aluminium-Titanium-Tantalum- Yttrium Al-Ti-Ta-Y,
Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.9%
Aluminium oxide - Magnesium - Al2O3-Mg,
Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.99%
Aluminium-Chromium-Silicon Al-Cr-Si,
Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.95%
Aluminium-Nickel-Copper-Lanthanum Al-Ni-Cu-La,
Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.9%
Aluminium oxide-Platinum Al2O3-Pt,
Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.9%
Aluminium-Chromium-Copper-Iron-Nickel Al-Cr-Cu-Fe-Ni,
Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.9%
Aluminium-Silicon-Titanium-Vanadium-Chromium-Niobium Al-Si-Ti-V-Cr-Nb,
Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.9%
Aluminium-Tantalum Al-Ta,
Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.95%
Aluminium-Nickel-Yttrium Al-Ni-Y,
Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.9%
Al2O3-Y2O3-La2O3-SiO2-ZrO2-MgO TRG
Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.95%
Aluminium oxide-Yttrium oxide-Lanthanum oxide-Silicon oxide-Zirconium oxide-Magnesium oxide
Aluminium oxide-Yttrium oxide-Magnesium oxide Al2O3-Y2O3-MgO
Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.95%
Aluminium-Silicon-Nickel, Al-Si-Ni,
Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.9%+
Aluminium-Zinc Al-Zn 50-50at%
Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.95%
Aluminium-Zinc-Cobalt-Nickel Al-Zn-Co-Ni,
Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.9%
Aluminium oxide-Zinc oxide Al2O3-ZnO,
Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.99%
Aluminium-Antimony Al-Sb,
Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.9% & 99.99%
Aluminium-Copper-Tungsten AI-Cu-W,
Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.9% & 99.99%
Aluminium oxide-Vanadium oxide Al2O3-V2O3,
Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.95%
Aluminium oxide-Iron oxide-Titanium oxide, Al2O3-Fe2O3-TiO2,
Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.95%
Aluminium oxide-Nickel oxide Al2O3-NiO,
Available in various ratios wt% or at%, Purity 99.95%
Al TRG 25.4mm dia. x 6mm Tk 99.999% Pure
Aluminium
Al TRG 50.8mm dia. x 6mm Tk 99.999% Pure
Aluminium
Al TRG 76.2mm dia. x 3mm Tk 99.999% Pure
Aluminium
Al TRG 76.2mm dia. x 6mm Tk 99.999% Pure
Aluminium
Overview
Aluminium (chemical symbol Al) is a lightweight, silvery-white metal and the third most abundant element in the Earth's crust, constituting about 8% of its solid surface. It is a post-transition metal belonging to Group 13 (Boron Group) in the periodic table. Aluminium is widely recognised for its low density, high strength-to-weight ratio, and excellent corrosion resistance, making it one of the most versatile and widely used metals in various industries.
Properties
Aluminium possesses several key properties that contribute to its broad range of applications. It has an atomic number of 13 and an atomic mass of 26.98 u, with a relatively low density of 2.70 g/cm³. It melts at 660.3 °C and boils at 2,470 °C, showcasing its stability over a wide temperature range. The metal has a shiny, silvery-white appearance when freshly cut, and it is a good conductor of electricity, offering about 60% of copper’s conductivity. Its excellent thermal conductivity makes it a popular choice for heat sinks and cooling applications. Aluminium is highly resistant to corrosion due to the formation of a protective oxide layer, and it is both malleable and ductile, allowing it to be easily shaped, rolled, or drawn into wires. Additionally, it is non-magnetic and non-sparking, making it safe for use in explosive environments.
Applications & Uses
Aluminium's properties enable its use across numerous industries. In aerospace and aviation, its high strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance make it ideal for aircraft, spacecraft, and other aerospace components. In the transportation sector, aluminium is used in automotive parts, bicycles, boats, and trains, where reducing weight is crucial for improving fuel efficiency. The construction and architecture industries rely on aluminium for window frames, doors, roofing, and other structural components due to its durability, low maintenance, and aesthetic appeal. It is also widely used in electrical applications such as power lines, cables, and electronic components because of its good electrical conductivity.
The packaging industry benefits from aluminium's light weight, non-toxicity, and ability to form tight seals, making it a popular material for cans, foils, and other containers. Consumer goods like kitchen utensils, appliances, furniture, and sporting equipment often feature aluminium for its strength, lightweight, and corrosion resistance. In heat exchangers and cooling systems, its high thermal conductivity makes it ideal for radiators, heat sinks, and air conditioning components. The chemical industry uses aluminium in the production of reactors, pipelines, and tanks, especially where resistance to corrosive substances is required. Furthermore, aluminium is frequently alloyed with other metals like copper, magnesium, and silicon to enhance its strength, heat resistance, and other specific properties, allowing for tailored applications.
Environmental Impact
Aluminium is also notable for its environmental benefits, as it is 100% recyclable without any loss of properties. Recycling aluminium saves up to 95% of the energy needed to produce new aluminium from ore, significantly reducing its environmental footprint. This recyclability, combined with its wide range of applications, makes aluminium a highly sustainable and essential material in modern technology and industry.
Summary
In summary, aluminium's unique combination of properties—lightweight, strong, corrosion-resistant, and highly conductive—makes it a critical material across a vast array of applications. Its versatility, coupled with its environmental sustainability, solidifies its role as one of the most important metals used today.