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For anybody looking to purchase some foil cutters, websites and brick and mortar stores such as Amazon, Brookstone, Bed Bath and Beyond, Best Buy, and eBay.

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Why is aluminum foil shiny on one side but not the other?

Aluminum foil is shiny on one side because of the manufacturing process. During manufacturing, the foil is rolled to make it thinner, which creates a shiny side. The dull side is created by the contact between the foil and the rolling machinery.


Is aluminum foil a mixture or compound?

Aluminum foil is a pure substance, not a mixture or compound. It is made up of only one type of atom, aluminum.


What is the scientific name for foil?

The scientific name for foil is aluminum foil, which is made of thin sheets of aluminum.


Is mylar foil and aluminum foil the same?

No, mylar foil and aluminum foil are not the same. Mylar foil is made from polyester film, while aluminum foil is made from aluminum. They have different properties and are used for different purposes.


What is the chemical formula for aluminum foil?

The composition of aluminum foil is NOT 100% pure aluminum, as many people believe. You may have noticed that aluminum foil always seems dull on one side, and shiny on the other. This is caused by a naturally-occurring reaction. When Aluminum comes into contact with oxygen, the two elements undergo a spontaneous reaction: 4 Al(S) + 3 O2 (G) => 2 Al2O3 (S) The aluminum foil reacts with oxygen in the air to form a thin layer of Aluminum Oxide on one side of the foil. Because rolls of aluminum foil are generally rolled tightly, the inner side of the aluminum foil is not exposed to the air as much, and it remains shiny. In short, the composition of aluminum foil is pure aluminum (Al) AND aluminum oxide (AL2O3). (And don't worry-- the layer of aluminum oxide on aluminum foil is completely harmless. We've been using foil to cover food for years, after all.)

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Is there a special cutter for the foil on wine bottle tops?

Yes, of course there is a special tool for the wine foil. These are called "wine foil cutters" and come in many shapes and sizes. For starters, look into the Metrokane black velvet foil cutter.


Where can one purchase a replacement Braun foil for an electric shaver?

One can buy a replacement Braun foil for an electric shaver on Amazon or Ebay. Here one can either bid in an auction or buy the foil outright at very low prices.


Where can one purchase some business card cutters?

Business card cutters at this time are nearly only sold online. Such companies that sell them are in most cases the manufacturer as well, such as MyBinding and Whitaker Brothers.


Where can I purchase some bolt cutters online?

There are a lot of places where you could buy bolt cutters online. For example, sites likte Amazon.com and ebay.com will have a large range of bolt cutters to choose from.


Where can you purchase a bagel cutter?

One will find that there is quite a selection of bagel cutters available for purchase. Some places to purchase a bagel cutter include: Amazon, Macy's, Bed Bath and Beyond, and Sears.


Where can one purchase a photo cutter?

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