Aluminum

Aluminum (CAS 7429-90-5), also known commercially as PAP 1, Metana, and C.I. 77000, is a lightweight metallic element with atomic number 13. It is traded under designations including Aluminum 27 and Aluminium, and falls within the Salts & Minerals category for industrial supply purposes.

In coatings and printing applications, aluminum functions as a surface modification agent, where its metallic particles create barrier layers and reflective finishes through mechanical adhesion and electron-dense packing. In aerospace and automotive manufacturing, it serves as a structural and functional substrate, bonding with sealants and adhesives through controlled surface wetting chemistry.

Aluminum is supplied in multiple industrial grades suited to electronics, construction, and mining end uses, with material compliance governed by REACH regulation for European markets. Packaging formats vary by grade and application requirement. Procurement teams should confirm grade specification and documentation against applicable regulatory frameworks prior to ordering.