About Aluminium
In 1807 the Englishman Davy discovered aluminium. At Les Baux
in 1821 the Frenchman Bertur came across Bauxite ore, still the
raw material for industrial aluminium.
In just 100 years, aluminium has grown from an expensive
luxury to a versatile and widely used metal.
Aluminium's attractiveness is reflected in the increasing global
demand for it. Consumption has more than doubled since 1970. In the
future, a significant increase is anticipated.
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Alloy 1050 |
Alloy 3103 |
Alloy 1052 Type |
| Summary |
Very pure aluminium grade. |
Added Manganese and Silicon to minimize cracking on large web presses. |
New development. Similar properties to alloy 3103 to resist cracking on large web presses. |
| Handling |
Malleable, easy bending, will hold its shape. |
Stiffer, less prone to kinking on large plates. |
Stiffer than alloy 1050, less prone to kinking on large plates. |
| Grained Background |
Bright White. |
Less White (Gray). |
Bright White. |
| Grain Uniformity |
Very Good |
Very Good |
Excellent |
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