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it is light, so it is widely used in aircraft construction. It isn't magnetic, so it has been used to build minesweepers. It will conduct electricity and has been used in wire manufacture. It quickly forms an oxide coating that can repair itself, which makes it impervious to corrosion. It can be rolled to form thin strips which retain great strength. It is made from bauxite which is readily available. However, its extraction is energy intensive so it is expensive.

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