9 Different Types Aluminium Uses in Different Industries

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Aluminium is a p-block metal element having atomic number 13 and a molar mass of 26.981g/mol. Let us have a look at the uses of Aluminium (Al).

Aluminium is a light metal find in the earth’s crust and can be used in different fields–

  • Aluminium can be used as a catalyst and reagent in many organic reactions.
  • Aluminium is ideal for wiring power grids, including overhead power transmission lines and local power distribution lines because it has better conductivity than copper.
  • Al is used as a valuable material for high-rise buildings and skyscrapers because of its high malleability, high strength-to-weight ratio, and versatility.
  • Al has comparable strength to steel so it can be used in the aviation industry, different body parts of aircraft are made of aluminium.

In this article, let us focus on applying different rubidium compounds like transparent, anodized, recycled aluminium, etc in detail.

Different Types of Aluminium uses

Al has a different type of alloy that can be made by mixing the metal having different ductility and density, so the alloys have different resistance and different properties and uses which are discussed below –

Al- AlloyDetails of Al- AlloyConstituents (%)Al- Alloy Uses
a.6061 Aluminium1. 6061 is a precipitation Al alloy which consists maximum % of Si and Mg having good mechanical properties, exhibits good weldability, and is very commonly  extruded. 

2. It is commonly available in pre-tempered grades such as 6061-O (annealed), tempered grades such as 6061-T6 (solutionized and artificially aged), and 6061-T651 (solutionized, stress-relieved stretched and artificially aged).		Al 98.56
Mg 1.20
Si 0.80
Fe 0.70
Cu 0.40
Cr 0.35
Zn 0.25
Ti 0.15
Mn 0.15		1. 6061 Al can be used in, Truck frames, Rail coaches Military and commercial bridges operations Towers and pylons
Aerospace applications (i.e. helicopter rotor skins) Rivets Transport operations Motorboats

2. 6061 Al sheet can be used in furniture making because it has a good strength-to weight ratio.

3. 6061 Al bar used in precise diameter tolerances for screw machine applications.

4. 6061 Al plate alloy is used for stairs, ramps, and flooring due to its exceptional resistance to corrosion, weldability, machinability,
and strength.
5. 6061 Al plate is most commonly used in different structural shapes.      
b.3003 Aluminium3003 is an alloy of aluminium and manganese which has higher strength but lower ductility Al 96.8 to 99 Cu 0.05 – 0.20 Fe 0.7
Mn 1.0 to 1.5
Si 0.6
Zn 0.1 Residuals 0.15		1. 3003 is also commonly used in sheet metal applications such as gutters, downspouts, roofing, and siding.

2. It is also used in cooking utensils, food containers, chemical equipment, pressure vessels, general sheet metal fabrication, hardware, tanks, and cabinets.
c. 2024 Aluminium2024 Aluminium is a copper-based alloy that has high strength having a density of 2.78 g/cm3.Si 0.5
Fe 0.5
Cu 4.9
Mn 0.9
Mg 1.8
Zn 0.25
Ti 0.15
Al 94.7  		2024 Al is used in the following:
1. Truck wheels
2. Structural aircraft parts
3. Cylinder
4. Gears
5. Pistons  
d.Transparent Aluminum  1. Transparent Al is the mixture of O, N, and Al in ceramic composed which is also named Aluminium Oxynitride.   2. It is optically transparent near IR, UV- visible, and microwave regions. The commercial name is ALON for the transparent Al.O  40
N  24
Al 46		1. It is used in bulletproof, blast-resistant, and Opto-electric windows due to its low weight, and resistance to oxidation and radiation.

2. ALON is also used in IR domes and semiconductor-based applications like refractories, insulators, and heat radiation plates.
e. 5052 Aluminum1. 5052 Al is an alloy formed by magnesium and chromium as the main composition.   2. The density of this alloy is quite high 2.68 g/cm3.   3. It has a young modulus value of 69.3 GPa.Mg 2.8
Cr 0.35
Cu 0.1
Fe 0.4
Mn 0.1
Si 0.25
Zn 0.1 Remaining Al		5052 Al can be used in
marine, aircraft, architecture, general sheet metal work, heat exchangers, fuel lines and tanks, flooring panels, streetlights appliances,
rivets and wire, Pressure vessels, Electronic enclosures, Hydraulic tubes, Electronic Chassis
f. 7075 Aluminum1. 7075 Al alloy or AA7075 has the primary constituent zinc having excellent ductility, high strength, toughness, and good resistance.   2. It is more susceptible to brittleness than ductility towards another alloy due to its microsegregation.Zn 6.1
Mg 2.5
Cu 1.6
Si < 0.5
Fe Trace
Mg Trace
Ti Trace
Cr Trace		1. 7075 Al is used in the following subjects
Aircraft fittings Gears and shafts
Missile parts Regulating valve parts
Worm gears Aerospace/defense applications.

2. The Mitsubishi A6M fighter plane’s first production occurred with 7075 Al alloys, due to its higher strength than other previous Al alloys.

3. 7075 RRA Alloy is often used in mold tool manufacturing due to its high strength, low density, thermal properties, and its ability to be highly polished.
g. Anodized Aluminum1. Anodizing is an electrochemical process that converts the metal surface into a decorative, durable, corrosion-resistant, anodic oxide finish.   2. Aluminum is ideally suited to anodizing, although other nonferrous metals, such as magnesium and titanium, also can be anodized.Aluminium oxide is the main component of anodized Aluminium.1. Anodized Aluminium can be used in building exteriors, such as storefronts, curtain walls, and roofing systems.

2. Appliances such as refrigerators, dryers, coffee brewers, ranges, televisions, and microwave equipment. Vents, awnings, dust covers, light fixtures, storm doors, window frames, mailboxes, bathroom accessories, patio covers, and wall switch plates for buildings.

3. Display cases, pans, coolers, and grills for the food industry.

4. Tables, beds, files, and storage chests for homes and offices.Golf carts, boats, and camping/fishing equipment for the leisure industry.

5. Hundreds of components for motor vehicles of all kinds such as trim parts, wheel covers, control panels, and nameplates.

6. Exterior panels for aerospace vehicles, clocks and electronic products, fire extinguishers, photo equipment, solar panels, telephones, picture frames, and bathroom accessories, Interior decoration and trim.
h. 4000 series Aluminum1. 4000 series Al alloy is mainly formed by Si along with other metals.   2. It has a density from 2.65 to 2.92 g/cc and has a tensile strength of 427 MPa and a modulus of elasticity of 77 – 90 GPa.Al 70.7
Si 21.5
Be 0.70
Bi 0.020
Cr 0.25
Cu 0.030 Fe 0.090 Mg 0.010 Mn 1.5
Ni 0.15
Ti 0.20
Zn 0.050		1. 4000 series Al mainly used for Wielding wire and brazing wire applications.

2. It is also used in the production of sheets and forgings.
i. Recycled Aluminum1. Scarp Aluminium will be reused for the recycling of Al in the process.   2. The process is done by the electrolysis of Al2O3 and is cheaper for the production of new Al alloy.   3. It required only 5% of energy.Bauxite is the ore of Aluminium.1. Recycled Aluminium is used incement, beverage cans, dishwashers, siding on houses, makeup, chemicals, and other light Aluminum products.
Different types of Aluminium used

Aluminium uses in different industries

Al is light weight high electric conductive metal element so in industries, it has a very high demand for its utility which is discussed below

a. Aluminum uses in everyday life

In everyday life, Al is used in,

  • cans,
  • foils,
  • kitchen utensils,
  • window frames,
  • hard drink kegs
  • and mandolins

b. Aluminum uses in the kitchen

In the kitchen, Al is used to making utensils such as

  • spoons,
  • spatulas.
  • Graters,
  • peelers
  • measuring spoons and
  • cups.

c. Aluminum uses in construction

In construction, Aluminium is used as

  • roofs,
  • siding,
  • translucent panes,
  • window and doorframes,
  • staircases,
  • air conditioning systems,
  • solar protection,
  • heating systems,
  • furniture

d. Aluminum uses in engineering

Aluminium is used in several engineering things such as,

  • production of electronic and microelectronic components,
  • capacitors.
  • Antennae, including TV antennae.
  • radar construction.
  • power lines

Conclusion

Aluminium is a low-density but highly ductile metal which can carry electricity and heat. Besides Al, all aluminum alloys have very useful in different industries. It can form a low-cost high tensile alloy that can be used in the aviation industry.