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To stop electrolytic action causing corrosion. Dissimilar metals (especially steel and aluminium) form a battery when wetted with water. This battery will cause a small current flow in the metals which will then eat away at the aluminium. Coating one or the other components, provides an insulator, which stops the battery forming.

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Can you use an aluminium wire instead of copper for a simple electrical circuit?

Yes, you can use an aluminum wire. Aluminum does conduct electricity. However, there is a well-known problem with aluminum wire. When exposed to air, the outer layer of aluminum forms a non-conductive oxide. There is resistance to the flow of electricity as it attempts to get through the aluminum oxide coating to the conductive aluminum below. When aluminum wire is used to reduce weight, it is usually welded to another metal that makes a better contact, such as copper. The contact metal is then what is connected.


What is the chemical reaction of Pentadecane C15H32 with Aluminum oxide Al2O3?

Pentadecane (C15H32) does not react with aluminum oxide (Al2O3) under normal conditions because pentadecane is a non-reactive hydrocarbon and aluminum oxide is a stable inorganic compound. The two substances are likely to remain unchanged when they come into contact with each other.


Discarded aluminum borohydride is?

Discarded aluminum borohydride is a chemical compound that can be hazardous due to its reactivity and potential environmental impact. When improperly disposed of, it may pose risks of fire or explosion, as it can release hydrogen gas upon contact with moisture. Proper disposal methods should follow regulatory guidelines to mitigate these risks and ensure safety. Recycling or neutralizing the compound may be considered to minimize waste and environmental harm.


Which two metals would react with aluminum?

Copper and iron are two metals that can react with aluminum to form corrosion known as galvanic corrosion. This occurs when aluminum comes into contact with these metals in the presence of an electrolyte, resulting in the deterioration of the aluminum surface.


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.

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Does aluminum stain clothes when it comes into contact with them?

Yes, aluminum can stain clothes when it comes into contact with them.


How is a compound not the same as a mixture?

A compound implies some chemical bonding at the atomic or molecular level. A mixture suggests that although the components may be in intimate contact, no chemical bonding has taken place.


Can lactic acid make holes in aluminum foil?

Yes. If you keep e.g. your cheese piece wrapped in aluminum foil, given enough time, it will dissolve the aluminum and give it many irregular holes. The dissolved aluminum will appear on your cheese as irregular metallic coating, sticking firmly to the cheese.


Can you use an aluminium wire instead of copper for a simple electrical circuit?

Yes, you can use an aluminum wire. Aluminum does conduct electricity. However, there is a well-known problem with aluminum wire. When exposed to air, the outer layer of aluminum forms a non-conductive oxide. There is resistance to the flow of electricity as it attempts to get through the aluminum oxide coating to the conductive aluminum below. When aluminum wire is used to reduce weight, it is usually welded to another metal that makes a better contact, such as copper. The contact metal is then what is connected.


Will a galvanized screw react when in contact with aluminum?

yes


What makes cans rust?

Cans rust when the metal coating on the surface of the can is damaged, allowing oxygen and moisture to come into contact with the metal. This leads to a chemical reaction where the metal (typically steel) oxidizes, forming iron oxide, which is commonly known as rust.


Does aluminum react with vinegar?

Yes, aluminum does react with vinegar. When aluminum comes into contact with vinegar, a chemical reaction occurs that produces hydrogen gas and forms aluminum acetate.


Is aluminum a superconductor?

Sufficiently pure aluminum is superconducting at 1.2 Kelvin. Many of the pure elements are superconductors at sufficiently low temperatures, but some of them require special conditions, such as platinum. Platinum doesn't superconduct unless it's in nanoparticles.


What is the chemical reaction of Pentadecane C15H32 with Aluminum oxide Al2O3?

Pentadecane (C15H32) does not react with aluminum oxide (Al2O3) under normal conditions because pentadecane is a non-reactive hydrocarbon and aluminum oxide is a stable inorganic compound. The two substances are likely to remain unchanged when they come into contact with each other.


Discarded aluminum borohydride is?

Discarded aluminum borohydride is a chemical compound that can be hazardous due to its reactivity and potential environmental impact. When improperly disposed of, it may pose risks of fire or explosion, as it can release hydrogen gas upon contact with moisture. Proper disposal methods should follow regulatory guidelines to mitigate these risks and ensure safety. Recycling or neutralizing the compound may be considered to minimize waste and environmental harm.


How does vinegar react with aluminum?

When vinegar comes into contact with aluminum, a chemical reaction occurs that produces hydrogen gas and forms aluminum acetate. This reaction can cause the aluminum to corrode and release bubbles of gas.