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Discovered : 1825 by Hans Oersted
Isolated in Copenhagen, Denmark
Origin : From 'alumen', the Latin for the mineral alum.
Description :
The most abundant of metals. A lot of energy is needed to extract it from its ores : however, this is worthwhile because it does not rust and is easy to recycle. It is lightweight but tough and is widely used for window frames, aircraft parts, engines, kegs, cooking oil, drinks cans, etc. Foods with above average amounts of aluminium are tea, processed cheese, lentils and sponge cakes (where it comes from the rising agent). Cooking in aluminium pans does not greatly increase the amount in our diet except when cooking acid foods such as rhubarb. Some indigestion tablets are pure aluminium hydroxide!
Image :
Aerial view. Click here to see larger version of this image.
Aluminium animation - click the icon above for viewing instructions. QuickTime Player required.
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