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Aluminum
β’ Aluminum is a light metal & easily machinable; has wide variety of surface finishes; good electrical and thermal conductivities; highly reflective to heat and light. β’ Versatile metal - can be cast, rolled, stamped, drawn, spun, roll-formed, hammered, extruded and forged into many shapes. β’ Aluminum can be riveted, welded, brazed, or resin bonded. β’ Corrosion resistant - no protective coating needed, however it is often anodized to improve surface finish, appearance. β’ Al and its alloys - high strength-to-weight ratio (high specific strength) owing to low density.…