By:

kamalesh pallam

Aluminium

Agenda:

Introduction-origin Nomenclature history properties of al al in building-external and internal applications

Various Usages of al Services,

Equipment and Fixtures,

Industrial Buildings,

Prefabricated Buildings,

Fabricating and Finishing,

Maintenance,

al paint and metal spray finishes

primary Aluminium production by region References and Bibliography Conclusion

•Al is a chemical element.AL is a light,silver-grey metal used for making pans,etc.In the earth crust,al is found most abundant(8.3% by weight)metallic element and third most abundant of all elements(after oxgen and silicon),it is extracted from the ore called bauxite.•Aluminium can be represented as ‘Al’,number in the periodic table is 13.•Strictly speaking al applies to the pure metals.•Physically, chemically and mechanically aluminium is a metal like steel, brass, copper, zinc, lead or titanium. It can be melted, cast, formed and machined much like these metals and it conducts electric current. In fact often the same equipment and fabrication methods are used as for steel.

Introduction to al

Nomenclature history

History:

Ancient Greeks and Romans used aluminium salts as dyeing mordants and as astringents for dressing wounds; alum is still used as a styptic. In 1761 Guyton de Morveau suggested calling the base alum alumine. In 1808, Humphry Davy identified the existence of a metal base of alum, which he at first termed alumium and later aluminum

Properties:Aluminium is a very light metal with a specific weight of 2.7 g/cm3, about a third that of steel. For example, the use of aluminium in vehicles reduces dead-weight and energy consumption while increasing load capacity.Corrosion ResistanceAluminium naturally generates a protective oxide coating and is highly corrosion resistant. Different types of surface treatment such as anodising, painting or lacquering can further improve this property.Electrical and Thermal ConductivityAluminium is an excellent heat and electricity conductor and in relation to its weight is almost twice as good a conductor as copper. This has made aluminium the most commonly used material in major power transmission lines.ReflectivityAluminium is a good reflector of visible light as well as heat, and that together with its low weight, makes it an ideal material for reflectors in, for example, light fittings or rescue blankets.

DuctilityAluminium is ductile and has a low melting point and density. In a molten condition it can be processed in a number of ways. Its ductility allows products of aluminium to be basically formed close to the end of the product’s design.

Impermeable and OdourlessAluminium foil, even when it is rolled to only 0.007 mm thickness, is still completely impermeable and lets neither light aroma nor taste substances out. Moreover, the metal itself is non-toxic and releases no aroma or taste substances which makes it ideal for packaging sensitive products such as food or pharmaceuticals.

RecyclabilityAluminium is 100 percent recyclable with no downgrading of its qualities. The re-melting of aluminium requires little energy: only about 5 percent of the energy required to produce the primary metal initially is needed in the recycling process.

Al in building

Al equipment and fixtures,industrial buildings

Al prefabricated building,fabricating and finishes

Al paint,metal spray finishes

References and bibliography:* aluminium in building* building materials* indian practical civil engineers hand book*wikipedia

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