Corrosion resistance
The density of industrial
Aluminum Profiles is only 2.7g/cm3, which is about 1/3 of the density of steel, copper or brass (7.83g/cm3, 8.93g/cm3 respectively). Aluminum exhibits excellent corrosion resistance under most environmental conditions, including air, water (or brine), petrochemical and many chemical systems.
Conductivity
Aluminum profiles are often chosen due to their excellent electrical conductivity. On the basis of equal weight, the conductivity of aluminum is nearly 1/2 that of copper.
thermal conductivity
The thermal conductivity of aluminum alloy is about 50-60% that of copper, which is beneficial for manufacturing heat exchangers, evaporators, heating appliances, cooking utensils, as well as automobile cylinder heads and radiators.
non-ferromagnetic
Aluminum profiles are non-ferromagnetic, which is an important property for the electrical and electronics industry. Aluminum profiles are not self-igniting, which is important for applications involving handling or contact with flammable and explosive materials.
Processability
The workability of aluminum profiles is excellent. There is considerable variation in machining characteristics among the various deformed and cast aluminum alloys, and in the various states that these alloys are produced in, requiring special machine tools or techniques.
Formability
The specific tensile strength, yield strength, ductility and corresponding work hardening rate govern the variation in allowable deformation.
Recyclability
Aluminum is extremely recyclable and the properties of recycled aluminum are almost indistinguishable from virgin aluminum.
