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aluminium is very good at conducting heat but iron no
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoDensity of aluminium is 2.70 g/cc iron is 7.87 g/cc. Aluminium is lighter and weight is a major consideration in airplane efficiency.
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∙ 11y agoWeight and rust. Iron is too heavy, and would rust when exposed. Aluminium solves both of these problems.
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∙ 14y agoAluminum is much lighter.
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∙ 13y agoBecause aluminum is lighter
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∙ 12y agobecause of weight
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What happens when aluminium reacts with iron oxide and where is this reaction used?
Iron is formed with aluminium oxide. The reaction is used for welding iron (steel) components.
What metal is the best conductor of heat aluminium iron or brass?
Aluminum have better thermal conductivity than ironAluminum: 205W/(m K)Iron: 80 W/(m K)
Why can't aluminium be extracted the same way as iron?
It's not that it cannot be extracted through electrolysis, but it is because electrolysis is a very expensive process, and hence is only used for very reactive metals.
Why is aluminium used to make cooking utensils?
to be a kettle, toaster or wrap sandwiches.
What is an aluminium gallium arsenide?
In inorganic chemistry, an aluminium gallium arsenide is a mixed arsenide of aluminium and gallium, used as a semiconductor.
What is used to make aeroplanes aluminium or iron?
aluminum
Why is aluminium used for aeroplanes?
Because it is light and strong.
Why is aluminum alloy used in aeroplanes?
Simply aluminium doesn't rust!!
Why are aluminium alloys used for making the bodies of vehicles and aeroplanes?
for white reducing
What happens when aluminium reacts with iron oxide and where is this reaction used?
Iron is formed with aluminium oxide. The reaction is used for welding iron (steel) components.
What is the properties and is uses of copper aluminium iron and steel?
copper aluminium iron and steel is an excellent conductor of electricity and heat is one of the properties of copper aluminium iron and steel and it is used in conducting electricity.
Why is a mixture of iron and aluminium used in power cables?
Iron strengthens the aluminum
What is the most common metal used by man?
iron, aluminium, magnesium.
What materials were used to build a spitfire plane?
The Spitfire is mainly aluminium.
What property is important in the shaping of aluminium used in ships and aeroplanes?
The property important in shaping aluminium used in ships and aeroplanes is its high strength-to-weight ratio. Aluminium is a lightweight material that offers good strength, making it suitable for use in transportation industries where reducing weight is critical for fuel efficiency and performance. It allows for the construction of durable structures that can withstand the dynamic forces experienced in aerospace and marine applications.
Can iron be used to build a yacht?
Yes, iron can be used to build a yacht, but it is unadvised. Since iron rusts in water and the weight of it just isn't profitable.
How much red brick was used to build Saint Basil's Cathedral in Russia?
zero they used aluminium
