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aluminum is more durable than iron.
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Is iron durable?
pure iron rusts too rapidly and crumbles, however many iron alloys can be very durable. Iron is a pretty cool element, though, still.
How can you eliminate a hydrogen sulfide odor in the water from a new hot water heater even after the anode has been replaced with an aluminum one?
You need to replace the aluminum anode with a zinc/aluminum alloy anode.ANS 2 - If a hydrogen sulfide (or rotten egg) odour exists around your water, it's often an indicator of excess iron in the water supply. This can be bad for your plumbing. I would advise taking a water sample(in a sterilised bottle) to a lab and have it analysed. If the iron content is very high you may well have to fit a softener or an iron filter.BTW - changing the anode is an excellent idea anyway. Just may not be the solution.
Types of iron?
There are three types of Iron 1. Pig Iron 2. Cast Iron 3. Wrought Iron (Commercially purest form of iron)
What is A colorless aluminum salt soluble in water which is used in paper industry tanning and water purification?
aluminum chloride?
Is there aluminum in tetra pak?
yes
What is more durable Aluminum or steel doors?
Steel is a harder and more durable metal than aluminum. Therefore, steel doors are often more durable and more difficult to damage than aluminum doors.
Which is more durable metal or aluminum?
Aluminium is a metal
What three types of metals are engines made of?
Engines can be made out of iron, steel and aluminum. Aluminum is lightweight, but is not as durable as the formerly listed metals.
Why iron is cheaper than aluminum?
every metal is priced based on scarcity, and ease of access. there's a lot more iron than aluminum in the ground... and aluminum's properties and usage for current products make it more expensive. it also cools very quickly, while still being lightweight and durable... making it very useful.
Would platinum or iron be more durable?
platinum
Are fiberglass ladders more durable than aluminum ladders?
Fiberglass ladders are heavier and more sturdy, so they can be considered more durable in that sense. However, they do have a tendency to crack, where as aluminum, though more lightweight, would probably last longer.
Why iron corrodes but aluminum does not?
Both iron and aluminum will oxidize. When iron oxidizes the product (rust) easily crumbles away, exposing more iron to oxidation. Aluminum is even more reactive than iron, but the aluminum oxide that forms is one of the hardest known substances and forms a protective layer that, even though it is microscopic, shields the aluminum from corrosion.
When I buy patio furniture,what materials tend to be the most durable to extreme heat,cold,and moisture?
For patio furniture, aluminum is very durable, rust free material that will perform well under all conditions. Wrought iron furniture is also a good material to use however it will need a little more maintenance than aluminum.
Why could steal be produced more cheaply than iron?
Because it was lighter, harder, and more durable than iron
Why was iron used long before alluminium?
Iron was used for thousands of years before aluminum. While aluminum is more abundant, it is not as easy to work with as iron.
What are the advantages in aluminum compared to steel?
Aluminium is lighter than steel and much more durable
Why is aluminium more durable than iron?
So far as durability goes, aluminum beats iron in only one category. Iron oxidizes readily...so does aluminum but, the difference is that aluminum forms an oxide layer that is impermeable to oxygen. When iron rusts, the rust offers no protection and the metal continues to oxidize. Stainless steel is an iron alloy that is protected from oxidation because the chromium in the mixture provides a protective oxide layer, like aluminum's.
