Aluminum doesn’t solder well, and that’s because of the oxide layer that rapidly forms on the surface. [Ted]’s solution is to scour the aluminum with some mineral oil.

Transparent aluminum oxide (TAlOx), a real material despite its sci-fi name, is incredibly hard and resistant to scratches, making it perfect for protective coatings on electronics, optical ...

In this video, we explore how a simple touch of mercury can completely break down aluminum’s natural defenses, and trigger a chain reaction that seems almost alive.Aluminum is typically ...

Meanwhile, aluminum oxide and the cost of delivery went up by US $1.1 billion to $1.8 billion in 2022. Rusal’s Reliance on Imported Alumina ...

Ever wondered how aluminum is made? In this detailed video, we uncover the industrial process behind the creation of aluminum, starting with the extraction of bauxite, an ore rich in aluminum oxide.

Washington Mills has developed a process that will allow the company to collect spent aluminum oxide grit and recycle it back into its manufacturing process. The company estimates that more than ...

Aluminum is a highly reactive metal that can strip oxygen from water molecules to generate hydrogen gas. Its widespread use in products that get wet poses no danger because aluminum instantly reacts ...

Aluminum oxide scatters more light than glass, with a refractive index of about 1.76 compared with just 1.52 for glass and about 1.37 for plain aluminum. The researchers write: ...