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Aluminum is a natural element, the 13th element in the Periodic Table. Aluminum is a soft metal. It is plentiful in the earth's crust and is usually found as aluminum oxide ore. Because aluminum binds very tightly to oxygen atoms, a huge amount of electricity is required to refine the metal from the ore. Once an object is cast from aluminum (such as your Baseball bat) it oxidizes almost instantly in air. However, oxidation on aluminum forms a very strong and secure protective layer. Aluminum will not corrode unless exposed to extreme acids or very high temperatures.
Aluminum is an element, just like gold or oxygen. The smallest unit of an element is the atom. Compounds are made up of multiple elements. For example, the compound water is made up of two hydrogen atoms, and one oxygen atom. Aluminum however, does not have constituent elemental parts.
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Who made aluminum baseball bats?
The first patent for a metal bat was issued to William Shroyer in 1924. Worth Bats was the first company to manufacture an aluminum bat that was used in competition. They made a one piece aluminum bat and the first Little League aluminum bat.
What are steel made of?
Steel is made from iron. We combine a small amount of carbon with iron to get (make) steel.
What was the b-17 flying fortress made out of?
The B-17 was like most bombers and airplanes of WW2 in that is was made of Aluminum skin stretched over an Aluminum frame and stringers. Of course the engines had a lot steel and they also used other materials such as rubber.
What manufacturing products are made in Illinois?
fleece and wool blankets, aluminum cans for baked bean storage
What did Washington state do during World War 2?
They grew a lot of timber for the military to build bases. The harbors supported operation in Alaska and the Pacific. The shipyard at Bremerton built ships. Hanford was the location of the of the facility that made nuclear materials for the first atomic bombs. Aluminum smelters made aluminum for aircraft.
