1) Low density and strength make it
ideal for construction of aircraft, lightweight
vehicles, and ladders.
•An alloy of aluminium called Duralumin is often
used instead of pure aluminium because
of its improved properties,
2) Easy shaping, corrosion resistance (to natural acids),
resistance to weathering
and low density make it a good material for a host of uses such as
–Food
packaging (drink cans) uses anodized aluminum (aluminum with artificially thickened oxide layer by electrolysis)
–External
structures such as roofing materials, electrical cables, greenhouses and window frames.
–Often
electrical cables are steel-cored aluminum wires
3) Good conduction of heat leads to
its use for boilers, cookers and cookware.