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Aluminium is so expensive as it needs a lot of power and electricity to produce. With the demand of the product a whole power station is needed. This cost a lot of money and they have to charge the buyer more to pay for the production process.

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Imagine a 10g chunk of iron and a 10g chuck of aluminum?

The iron chunk will be denser and heavier than the aluminum chunk due to the higher density of iron compared to aluminum. Iron is also more susceptible to corrosion compared to aluminum.


Why iron is cheaper than aluminum?

every metal is priced based on scarcity, and ease of access. there's a lot more iron than aluminum in the ground... and aluminum's properties and usage for current products make it more expensive. it also cools very quickly, while still being lightweight and durable... making it very useful.


Is there more aluminum in the core of the earth than the crust?

Yes, there is more aluminum in the Earth's core than in the crust. Aluminum is not a major component of the Earth's core, which is primarily composed of iron and nickel. In contrast, the Earth's crust contains more aluminum as a common element in minerals like feldspar and clay.


Would an iron or aluminum spoon become hotter?

An aluminum spoon would become hotter because aluminum is a better conductor of heat than iron. This means that the heat from the food being served would transfer more quickly through the aluminum spoon, making it feel hotter to the touch compared to an iron spoon.


Why does magnesium corrodes faster than iron?

Believe it or not, aluminum is technically more reactive than iron. However, when aluminum is exposed to air, it almost instantly forms a microscopic layer of aluminum oxide (Al2O3) which protects the rest of the aluminum from any further reaction. Iron doesn't do this, and therefore corrodes unevenly, making it unsuitable for certain applications.

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Is aluminum more durable then iron?

aluminum is more durable than iron.


Aluminum (Al) is higher than iron (Fe) on the activity series. What does this mean?

Aluminum is more reactive than iron, meaning it can displace iron in a chemical reaction. In practical terms, this means aluminum will react with certain substances that iron will not.


Is aluminum more dense than iron?

Yes, aluminum is approximately 2.7 times more dense than water


Imagine a 10g chunk of iron and a 10g chuck of aluminum?

The iron chunk will be denser and heavier than the aluminum chunk due to the higher density of iron compared to aluminum. Iron is also more susceptible to corrosion compared to aluminum.


Which metal conducts heat faster aluminum or iron?

Aluminum conducts heat faster than iron. This is because aluminum has a higher thermal conductivity value compared to iron, meaning it can transfer heat more efficiently.


Why iron corrodes but aluminum does not?

Both iron and aluminum will oxidize. When iron oxidizes the product (rust) easily crumbles away, exposing more iron to oxidation. Aluminum is even more reactive than iron, but the aluminum oxide that forms is one of the hardest known substances and forms a protective layer that, even though it is microscopic, shields the aluminum from corrosion.


Does aluminum always have a greater mass than iron?

not always but I guess it could be heavier than iron if their was a lot more of it.


Is aluminum more reactive than iron?

Aluminum is more reactive than iron. Aluminum reacts with oxygen to form a protective oxide layer that prevents further oxidation, while iron reacts with oxygen to form iron oxide (rust) more easily. This difference in reactivity is why aluminum is often used in applications where corrosion resistance is important.


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

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


Is osmium costly than iron?

Yes, it is.


Would iron react with aluminum nitrate?

Iron would not react with aluminum nitrate because iron is less reactive than aluminum and would not displace aluminum from its compound.


Why iron is cheaper than aluminum?

every metal is priced based on scarcity, and ease of access. there's a lot more iron than aluminum in the ground... and aluminum's properties and usage for current products make it more expensive. it also cools very quickly, while still being lightweight and durable... making it very useful.