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Aluminium is produced by electrolysis of the mineral bauxite. In Napoleonic times there was no cheap electricity :P
Aluminum metal was rare because the Hall-Heroult process of running electricity through molten cryolite had not been discovered yet. Aluminum could only be produced with very small yield before this. Aluminum compounds such as bauxite are plentiful, but it is incredibly rare to find ores containing elemental aluminum.
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Rare dark blue to bluish-green mineral composed of magnesium and aluminium?
sapphirine Lalituchil
What are the main health concerns of aluminum?
Excepting some very rare allergies aluminium is not dangerous.
Why was aluminium so rare in the 1600s?
In the 1600s, aluminium was rare because it was difficult to extract from its ore using the technology available at the time. The process for isolating aluminium metal was not developed until the 19th century, making it a rare and precious metal until then.
Can families get on HOV lanes?
Sure--it's just rare to have a family outing during HOV hours, which are usually limited to the heavy traffic times for that direction.
How frequently magnetic storm occurre on earth?
During the high periods of the sunspot cycle, several times per year; during sunspot minima, only a couple of times per year. Severe solar storms, which can damage electronic equipment and satellites, are fortunately very rare.
How rare are cyclones?
they are extremely rare in australia but in some places they happen every month two times!
When was the link between asbestos and mesothelioma established?
The link between mesothelioma and asbestos was established during the late 1920's. These two rare diseases caused a lot of legal and medical disturbances during those times.
What happened to maycomb that was rare?
In "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, one rare event that happened in Maycomb was a snowfall. Snow was a rare occurrence in the town, causing excitement and disruption among the residents who were not accustomed to such weather. The snowfall brought a sense of wonder and unity among the community during the difficult times depicted in the novel.
What material is a bike wheel?
Usually different metals. Aluminium alloy hub and rim, stainless steel spokes and steel axle and bearings. But there can be steel rims and steel hub bodies too, as well as carbon fiber rims and carbon fiber hubs. Carbon fiber or aluminium spokes does happen, but is rare.
What was a rare privilege for a girl in medieval times?
existing
During a game of cribbage, how rare is it to achieve a 3 of a kind during play?
Achieving a 3 of a kind in cribbage during play is quite rare, with the odds being approximately 1 in 694.
What is an akdalaite?
Akdalaite is a mineral that was first discovered in Kazakhstan in the 1980s. It is a rare mineral that is characterized by its green color and belongs to the selenite group of minerals. Akdalaite is often found in association with other rare minerals such as gold.
