Aluminium is a common element that makes up 8% of the earth’s crust and occurs in nature as a mineral: bauxite.
Aluminium is to be considered a “recent” metal when compared to iron or steel: unlike these two metals, which have marked the milestones of our history, aluminium has been used for just over a century. In a short time, this material has established itself in modern industrial society, largely replacing traditional metals.
Thanks to its lightness, ductility, conductivity, formability, durability and permeability, aluminium is used in various sectors: automotive and transport, construction, domestic appliances, general mechanics, electromechanics, packaging.
In particular, the thermal conductivity of 120-130 W/mk, the remarkable physical-chemical properties, and the special sealing characteristics under pressure make aluminium ideal for the production of heating bodies.