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Why was aluminum more expensive than gold in 1886?
Aluminum does not occur in nature as a solid metal. It is produced by man in several processes which require lots of energy. These processes were not invented until the 1880's. So, until then, aluminum was scarcer than gold and therefore more expensive.
Why is gold more expensive then aluminum?
because they make most all of the alluminum used
Which costs more aluminum or steel?
For homework: Aluminum is about 7 times more expensive than steel. A full answer: Basically: Aluminum is more expensive. And during 2011 is expected to go higher, because of less demand. Although the price of steel is constantly on the raise. BUT, in some cases making things from steel can turn out to be more expensive. Like boats. But again, in the usual case Aluminum is more expensive. How much more expensive depends: There are different kinds of steel. Also, it depends on how much material you'll need. Sometimes a small amount of aluminum will suffice for a much larger amount (in weight) of steel you would need for the same task. In that case making your project from aluminum will cost less than from steel. But the raw cost of steel is still cheaper than that of aluminum. (The reason is that aluminum, although more "abundant" - meaning found more on the surface of earth, is harder and therefore more expensive to retrieve). The most significant cost difference, is the cost of work: tools, knowledge and the price for fixing mistakes. Working with aluminum is much more expensive than steel. In 2002 (before the price rise of steel) it was 4.2 times more expensive to make a car from aluminum, than from steel. But then a comparison by a boat maker shows that its EASIER to work with aluminum, if you use its features to your advantage: (No need to paint submerged parts, build without bending, use standard profiles etc.) and easier to sell. And then it depends if you need to use new material or can use scrap. Today (March 2011) iron ore (the main part for making steel) is 4 and a half cents per pound, while aluminum is a dollar and 14 cents! 0.045 vs 1.14. That's Aluminum over 25 times more expensive than iron. (But then again, steel is about 3.5 times more expensive than iron, so aluminum is about 7.2 times more expensive now. Please understand that a shortage (like the one during the Chinese Olympics a few years ago) can make the price of steel rocket up, and change everything. So you never know what will be. But currently, Aluminum is more expensive. By the way, Mary Antoinette had a set of cutlery (knife, fork and spoons) from aluminum, that was at that time just discovered, and more expensive than silver.
Can anyone give you a pun for aluminum?
The aluminum foiled my plans?
How much is 2.5 grams of aluminum?
How much is 5 grams of aluminum
Why did Napoleon 3 use aluminum dinnerware?
Aluminum used to be more expensive than gold. In Napoleon's time the chemists hadn't discovered a good way to purify aluminum so pure aluminum was expensive and rare. Aluminum used to be a status symbol because it was more expensive and rarer than gold.
Why is aluminum more expensive then iron?
it's harder to make
What is the disadvantage of aluminum?
Aluminium is more expensive than steel
Soda aluminum or plastic?
aluminum is the least expensive and the best for the enviornment. it has the biggest recycling rate of the three options.
Are aluminum prices rising?
compared to a hundred years ago, no, as aluminum was more expensive than silver than.
What is the advantage of aluminum door and disadvantage of steel door?
The aluminum door is lighter and less expensive than steel door.
Why aren't ovens made of tin?
because aluminum is less expensive
What is a disadvantage of using aluminum for cars?
Aluminium is more expensive than Steel
Why was aluminum more expensive than gold in 1886?
Aluminum does not occur in nature as a solid metal. It is produced by man in several processes which require lots of energy. These processes were not invented until the 1880's. So, until then, aluminum was scarcer than gold and therefore more expensive.
Why is gold more expensive then aluminum?
because they make most all of the alluminum used
Why is gold more expensive than aluminum?
More rare stronger and better looking
Why is aluminum used on cooling fans in lawn mowers?
Because aluminum is strong enough to withstand the strain on a cooling fan, and aluminum is lighter and less expensive than other metals suitable for the application.
