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What is a v shaped break in a glacier?

A Fissure is a V shaped break in a galcier


What physical property of matter demonstrates making aluminum foil?

The physical property of malleability demonstrates the process of making aluminum foil. Malleability refers to the ability of a material to be deformed or shaped under compressive stress without breaking, allowing aluminum to be rolled into thin sheets. This property enables the aluminum to be transformed into flexible foil that can be easily shaped for various applications.


Is aluminum is a malleability?

All metals that can be hammered and reshaped are considered malleable! (Pliable)


What is the difference between extruded aluminum and powder coated aluminum and anodized aluminum?

Extruded aluminum is aluminum that is melted down and extruded, pushed through a certain 2d shaped hole. This can result in square tube, rectangular tube, an L shaped extrude, and an infinite array of other shapes. Powder coated aluminum is aluminum that could be extruded aluminum, that is cleaned, coated with a colored plastic powder, and then baked so that the plastic powder melts and forms a smooth, nice and even coat of colored plastic over the part. This is basically painting the part. Anodized aluminum is aluminum, again this could be extruded aluminum, but it couldn't be powder coated aluminum, that is put in a chemical solution, possibly sulfuric acid, and then a current is run through the aluminum. This causes a reaction to occur where a layer of aluminum oxide gathers on the surface of the part. The processes is then stop and the part can be colored if desired. Anodozing aluminum gives the part better corrosive resistance and makes the surface tougher and harder than it would have been if it had not been anodized. It does add thickness to the part which can be a downside, but it also is lighter than a powder coat if a paint job is desired.


How many years does it take to decompose foil?

If you are talking about aluminum foil, it takes a very long time. Aluminum is already in its elemental form, so there is no 'compound' to break down. Aluminum does not rust or corrode under normal exposure to the environment. The small amount that oxides on on its surface act as an inhibitor to further oxidation. So, an aluminum foil that is buried in a dump would last longer than our lifetimes.

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What is a v shaped break in a glacier?

A Fissure is a V shaped break in a galcier


How long does it take aluminum cans and plastic to break?

It takes approxmatly 500 to 1000 years for plastic and aluminum to break down.


How long does it take plastic and aluminum cans to break down?

It takes approxmatly 500 to 1000 years for plastic and aluminum to break down.


Is aluminum aerodynamic?

Aluminum can be shaped to be aerodynamic, yes. Aerodynamics is about shape, not substance.


What physical property of matter demonstrates making aluminum foil?

The physical property of malleability demonstrates the process of making aluminum foil. Malleability refers to the ability of a material to be deformed or shaped under compressive stress without breaking, allowing aluminum to be rolled into thin sheets. This property enables the aluminum to be transformed into flexible foil that can be easily shaped for various applications.


What are the pros and cons of iron vs aluminum cars?

IRON STRONGER.....ALUMINUM LIGHTER.....IRON IS HEAVY.....ALUMINUM WILL BREAK EASIER THAN IRON


Why can Aluminum can be flattened into thin sheets of aluminum foil?

Aluminum is malleable, meaning it can be easily shaped and manipulated without breaking. This allows it to be processed into thin sheets of aluminum foil by passing it through rollers to flatten it without losing its structural integrity.


Why does a jetta oil pan break?

any hard hit under the car will break it as its aluminum they break pretty easy and are no fun to change.


Is aluminum unbreakable?

Elements are not normally what we break (except in the sense of using particle accelerators for transmutation), it's objects that we break, and all objects can be broken if enough force is used, but in general, aluminum objects are pretty durable.


Is a thermal break important when installing aluminum windows over metal?

All windows are made with a thermal break inside the frame.


What compound do you break down to get aluminum?

Aluminum is typically obtained from its ore, bauxite, through a process called the Bayer process. In this process, bauxite is dissolved in hot sodium hydroxide solution, which results in the precipitation of aluminum hydroxide. The aluminum hydroxide is then calcined to produce pure aluminum oxide, also known as alumina, which can then be further processed to obtain aluminum metal.


Why don't aluminum bats break as easy as wooden bats?

Aluminum is much stronger than ash wood, and the handle of an aluminum bat is a thin cylindrical tube with reasonably thick walls (thicker than the barrel portion). As such, the bat handle is very strong and will not break. The barrel, where the walls are thinner, may dent - or even crack if the walls are too thin, the but bat will not break. New alloys and treatment processes (cryogenic treatment) even improve the strength of the aluminum further