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How long does it take for aluminum and iron to decompose?
Doris Amaya
There are some waste products that take a very long time to decompose in a landfill. Thus, they should be recycled, instead of simply thrown away. For example, an aluminum can takes around 100 years to decompose.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 14y agoUnlike some other metals, such as iron, aluminum has a resistance to oxidation. However, purified aluminum (cans, foil) will slowly and eventually be dissolved by the actions of other chemicals. It is preferable that it be recycled, however, because it is easier and cheaper to reuse elemental aluminum than to separate it from bauxite ore.
When tossed out of a car, it will not decompose within your lifetime naturally, so don't do that!
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∙ 11y agoIt can take an aluminum can up to 50 to 60 years to decompose.
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∙ 12y agoIt varies. Aluminium sheets take about 20-50 years to decompose where as aluminum cans take around 500-700 years.
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∙ 12y agoIt takes an aluminum can 20 years to decompose , but a tin can can take up to 50 years.
schockemma
Thick metals like iron, will not decompose, but will eventually break apart. Flimsy metals such as aluminum would decompose after about 200-500 years.
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∙ 12y ago100 years
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∙ 10y ago14 days
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How long does iron take to decompose?
iron does not decompose but after a long time and i mean a long time it just starts to flake away but does not decompose
How long will it take for an aluminum can to decompose?
500-700 years.
How long does it take for aluminum can take to decompose?
There are some waste products that take a very long time to decompose in a landfill. Thus, they should be recycled, instead of simply thrown away. For example, an aluminum can takes around 100 years to decompose.
How long those it take aluminum to decompose?
Aluminum corrodes rapidly on its exposed surface, but unlike the rust on iron which catalyzes more corrosion, this corrosion layer is protective and once it is thick enough corrosion stops. After that aluminum can last almost forever, unless the layer is damaged.
How many years does it take to decompose an aluminum can?
15
How long does it take a juice box to decompose?
if the jar is glass, it wont decompose, sand does not decompose and if you heat up special sand that's glass.
How long does synthetic fabric take to decompose in a landfill site?
how long does fabrics take to decompose how long does fabrics take to decompose
How long does it take for a rubber boot to decompose?
It can tale between 50 and 80 years for a boot rubber sole to decompose. Different items can take different amounts of time to decompose in a landfill. For example, a banana peel can take a few days, but an aluminum can take between 200 and 500 years.
How long does Lego take to decompose in the stomach?
Does not decompose
How long does it take a juice carton to decompose?
A typical juice box is composed of between three and six layers of plastic, paper and aluminum. It is estimated that it will take a juice box at least 300 years to decompose.
How long does it take for a computer to decompose?
1700 years to decompose
How long does gold take to decompose?
Gold will never decompose.
