Aluminum
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Aluminum (CAS 7429-90-5), also known as aluminium, is a lightweight metal supplied in processed forms for industrial manufacturing and surface treatment applications. It functions as a structural material, conductive substrate, and reflective pigment across a broad range of fabricated products and coatings systems.
In coatings and printing, aluminum powder and paste deliver metallic finish, opacity, and corrosion-barrier performance in architectural, automotive, and industrial paints. The electronics industry relies on high-purity aluminum foil and sheet as a conductive substrate for capacitors and battery current collectors.
Aerospace and automotive manufacturers use aluminum alloy stock for lightweight structural components where strength-to-weight ratio drives material selection. In packaging, aluminum foil provides the hermetic barrier layer in flexible laminates, blister packs, and food-grade wrapping applications.
Aluminum is available as powder, paste, flake, foil, sheet, rod, and granule, with particle size and surface treatment tailored to the end application. Standard grades include technical, aerospace-specification alloy series, and food-contact compliant forms meeting FCC and EU regulatory requirements.
Purity levels range from standard commercial grades to 99.99% high-purity material for electronics and specialty applications. This versatile metal is essential for modern manufacturing, offering a unique combination of low density, high conductivity, and excellent corrosion resistance.
Our supply chain ensures consistent quality across all formats, supporting high-volume industrial processes and specialized technical requirements. Whether for structural engineering or decorative finishes, our aluminum products meet rigorous industry standards for performance and reliability.
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Other Names
element 13|13Al|Aluminium|Aluminum metal|Aluminum powder|Metallic aluminum|Aluminium metallicum|Aluminium 27|E347
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