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Aluminum is slightly harder than gold.
In a way yes and in a way NO. It depends on the purity and the age of both metals. Pure gold - 24 carats is far softer than aluminum or aluminium, whereas 9 carat gold which is an alloy of gold and other metals may be harder.
You also need to consider what happens to aluminum when it is exposed to the air and over time will deteriorate as it is chemically corroded and ages. It softens and loses its strength. Gold does not corrode, it does not deteriorate - it is classed as a noble metal. So long term gold is stronger, harder than aluminum. Aluminum is used in overhead power lines, airplanes etc., gold would be more efficient at transmitting electricity, but it would be useless to construct an airplane.
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Gold is metal so is aluminum why is gold so expensive and aluminum so cheap?
Gold is much rarer (i.e. there is less of it and what there is is harder to find) than aluminum. There is also demand for gold due to special properties that it has that aluminum doesn't that increases the price. Gold is a much more attractive metal than aluminum. Gold does not corrode, while aluminum almost instantly corrodes on contact with air or water producing a hard transparent insulating coating on its surface.
Is platinum harder than titanium?
Platinum is harder. Gold is a very soft and malleable metal and can be pounded into thin sheets quite easily.
Which has more volume -- a kilogram of gold or a kilogram of aluminum?
A kilogram of gold and a kilogram of aluminum have the same volume because they both weigh the same. Density is the property that determines how much space a substance occupies for a given mass, and because gold is denser than aluminum, a smaller volume of gold will weigh the same as aluminum.
Why can't we use aluminum for melting gold?
Aluminum has a lower melting point than gold, so it would melt before the gold does. This would make it difficult to separate the two metals based on their melting points. Additionally, aluminum can form alloys with gold, which can affect the purity of the final product.
Which is harder Aluminium or Titanium?
Titanium is generally harder and stronger than aluminum. It has a higher strength-to-weight ratio and is more resistant to corrosion and extreme temperatures compared to aluminum. This makes titanium more suitable for applications requiring high strength and durability.
Is aluminum harder than lead or copper?
It depends on the alloy and temper of each material. Beryllium copper alloys are harder than the softest aluminum alloys, and high-strength aluminum alloys are harder than pure copper (which is quite soft). And almost every metal is harder than lead, except a few such as gold.
Is Iron harder than aluminum?
Yes.
How hard is gold?
Gold can be both soft and hard depending on how pure it is, pure gold (24K) is softer than a gold alloy. And the lower the number the harder it is. 10K is harder than 14K, 14K is harder than 18K, and 18K is harder than 24K (pure gold).
Is gold harder than pyrite?
No, gold is not harder than pyrite. Pyrite has a hardness of 6-6.5 on the Mohs scale, while gold has a hardness of 2.5-3. This means that pyrite is harder than gold.
What element is harder than gold but softer than copper?
Silver is harder than gold but softer than copper.
Is brass harder than aluminum?
Yes, brass is generally harder than aluminum due to its higher copper content. Brass is also more resistant to corrosion and has better machinability compared to aluminum.
Is pure gold harder than a paperclip?
No, pure gold is softer than a paperclip. Gold is a malleable metal, which means it can be easily molded and bent by applying pressure. A paperclip is made of steel, which is much harder than gold.
Is gold less dense than aluminium?
No, gold is much more dense that aluminum.
Is aluminum reactive than gold?
Yes, aluminum is more reactive than gold. Aluminum is more prone to oxidation and reacts readily with oxygen in the air, whereas gold is a noble metal and does not easily react with other elements.
Why does a kilogram of aluminum have more volume than a kilogram of gold?
Aluminum has a lower density than gold, meaning the same mass of aluminum takes up more space compared to gold. Therefore, a kilogram of aluminum will occupy more volume than a kilogram of gold due to the difference in their densities.
Why is aluminum cheaper than gold?
Because gold is found naturally
Is sterling silver harder than gold?
no
