In many ways, aluminum is the perfect metal. It is sturdy, lightweight, heat-resistant and corrosion-resistant, and is a good conductor of electricity. Most importantly, it is rich and cheap. Aluminum is also the most abundant metal in the Earth's crust and the third most abundant element after oxygen and silicon. However, it was not until 1809 that the British chemist Sir Humphrey David officially identified and named it. Today, aluminum is the most commonly used metal in the world, second only to steel. Aluminum is an important component of almost every aspect of our lives, from the vehicles we drive to the packaging of food. When aluminum combines with other metals to form aluminum alloys, it is most versatile. The alloying process improves the performance of aluminum to adapt to various applications. How Aluminum is Made Aluminum is manufactured in the following stages: Searching for aluminum ore Mining aluminum Refined bauxite Aluminum s...
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