Introduction to Aluminum – Properties, Processing, and Applications of this Widely Used Metal OverviewAluminum, or aluminum, is a ubiquitous lightweight silver-white metal with the atomic symbol Al and atomic number 13. With low density and high strength-to-weight ratio, aluminum and its alloys display excellent malleability, formability, ductility, conductivity, corrosion resistance, and recyclability. After iron and … Continue reading Introduction to Aluminum – Properties, Processing, and Applications of this Widely Used Metal