Core & Ext. Metals: Uses
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Properties of Aluminum
1. White with a bluish tinge
2. melts at 658°C
3. very light (low density), but is strong, possesses great toughness and tensile strength
4. malleable, ductile, can be easily bent and shaped
5. resistant to corrosion
6. good conductor of heat and electricity.
7. can be polished to achieve a highly reflective surface.