Aluminium is one of the most widely used metals all over the world and is used in a huge variety of industries. One of the reasons for this is because it can be shaped easily using Tapping Machines like the ones from Cotswold Machinery Sales. Some of the industries which require a large amount of aluminium include aviation and space travel, boats and ships, automobile industry, electronic components, heating and ventilation systems and magnetic components. Aluminium is an abundant material with the common symbol Al on it and atomic number 13 stamped on it. Aluminium possesses a remarkable affinity for oxygen, which forms a strong protective layer on the outside when exposed to oxygen.
Aluminium itself is also highly useful as alloy because it contains very few impurities and it is extremely malleable and ductile. Hence, it has the ability to be shaped into thin sheets and even strips, which make it popularly used in the making of aeroplanes. Its durability and malleability make it the right metal for making aircraft carriers. Due to its high strength, aluminium is used to make the frame of airplanes. In addition, it exhibits superior resistance to corrosion than most other metals and this quality allows it to be used extensively in the manufacturing of automobile tires.
However, there are certain drawbacks of aluminium. The biggest problem with aluminium is that it corrodes easily in almost all conditions, which include high temperatures, strong alkali concentration and exposure to oxygen. This corrosion can result in the loss of the metal if not detected in time. Aluminium is susceptible to oxidation when it comes into contact with carbon dust. Thus, continuous attention should be given to preventing corrosion of aluminium and removing it completely when it occurs.