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aluminium!!!!? found out that the american way saying it is the correct way to say it. is this true or is a wiser man than me taking the pee thank god for that. the british way for me then

What alternative to aluminium can to be used to build air-planes that would preserve lives during a crash? I KEEP WONDERING IF ANOTHER ELEMENT THAT IS AS STRONG AS STEEL BUT LIGHT AS ALUMINIUM CANNOT BE FORMULATED OR DOES NOT EXIT FOR AIR-PLANE CONSTRUCTION. AN ELEMENT THAT WILL NOT FRAGMENT TO BITS ON IMPACT WITH EARTH. THIS WILL INCREASE THE CHANCES OF SURVIVAL IN THE EVENT OF A PLANE CRASH.

What is the percentage of aluminium in an car engine with aluminium head and block ? How much aluminium in terms of weight percentage in an car engine made up of aluminium head and aluminium block. I know this will depend on every engine but I just wanted to have an approximate idea !!!

How come the specific heat capacities of aluminium and copper are different? Why do aluminium and copper have different specific heat capacities, even though the thermal energy required to increase the temperature of 1 mol of aluminium and 1 mol of copper are about the same? Thanks in Advance...

How do you ground aluminium foil? I've put up some aluminium foil as a DIY blackout blind but I've heard it can act as an antenna if not grounded, which could possibly mess up TV reception. How can I ground it, do I have to use copper or something specific, or could I just cut open an Ethernet cable and use that? Really? Could somebody explain grounded and non grounded and antenna stuff because I don't really get it?

How to fix a dent in an aluminium, powder coated white folding sliding door? We have just installed some white aluminium, powder coated folding sliding doors. Just one day after installation, my partner folded them back whilst leaving the key in the lock. The key has dented and scratched the aluminium surface. Does anyone know the best way of rectifying the dent and scratch? The area of damage is about the size of a 5 pence piece, however, because the rest of the surface is so pristine, it looks very bad. Many thanks.

How is the joint between aluminium and composites created in modern aircrafts? Composite material are becoming more widely used in modern aircrafts. I would like to know what is the technique for joining composite parts to more traditional aluminium components. Are the manufacturers still using rivets or something else?

How do I remove the aluminium frames that were used for secondary glazing on windows? I am trying to remove secondary glazing from the inner frame on our sash windows. I have already taken the glass out, but I can't find any obvious screws to undo, that allow the aluminium frames for the secondary window to be removed. Any help gratefully received! Thanks for the first answer, but the window itself is actually already out, it is the frame that remains I am trying to remove. I'm thinking that it us glued in to the wooden window surround.

how do i clean old aluminium coins with white metal stains? 10 Mark Jewish Getto Coins (1943). I am giving them as gifts to people, they are not for keeping so it doesnt matter if the value decreases! they are aluminium metal -what is best for cleaning them please?

Is it safe to put aluminium foil in a George Foreman grill? I've been thinking of putting aluminium foil above and below my food when cooking to try and stop the grill getting so dirty, but I don't know if it's safe or not.

How do you clean a discolored aluminium cooking pot? It is a "club aluminium" dutch oven from the 50's. It is discolored on the interior and has baked on dirt on the exterior. The exterior has a textured surface which makes cleaning more difficult. I tried baking soda and water paste, but it did not budge it!

How do you connect a bare aluminium wire ground to a copper outlet? I have converted all my switches to an updated style that are rated for copper wiring using approved mar conectors on copper wire to the switch and antioxidant compound. I would like to continue to do the same with the outlets. My only concern is that there is a bare aluminium ground in each of these outlets. I would like to know how I might be able to convert these with relative safety. The wiring is currently 30 years old in a well taken care of vancouver condo building.

How can i remove paint from aluminium windows frames? The previous owners have painted the ceilings, walls and everything (including the power points). Im not sure what kind of paint was used, and would mind betting it is ceiling paint everywhere. They have not masked up the anodized window frames, can anyone suggest how to remove white paint brush marks from the brown anodised aluminium window frames.

Compare the energy and cost between production and recycling of aluminium? This is for my report research. "Analyze information to compare the energy expenditure and the cost needed to produce aluminium from the ore with the recycling of aluminium." The cost can be in any currency and I need exact values for the energy consumption. Thanks!

How Did Aluminium Plane Wings Enter the World Trade Center ? If passenger jet wings are made of fibreglass covered with a thin layer of aluminium how did they manage to break through solid steel reinforcement to enter the twin towers twice within half an hour on 9/11 ? Why were the wings able to enter as shown on the video film like a knife cutting thru butter ? If I throw a Big Mac at a military tank hard enough it will demolish the tank, right ?

How can I tell the difference between aluminium, steel and galvanised steel? My kitchen door is old and needs painting. Before I paint it, I need to know what it is made of. I thought it was aluminium, but Yahoo answers community have suggested it may be steel or galvanised steel. How can I tell the difference?

How do I remove an aluminium tarnish stain from a light coloured carpet? I had a rubber backed mat over the aluminium threshold strip at a doorway, the mat moved and the rubber backing has carried some tarnishing on to the light coloured room carpet so I now have a dark patchy long thin mark on the new carpet. The mat backing has a corresponding stain, and it was new so the aluminium strip is the culprit. Thanks

How to fit a lock to my aluminium frame double glazed door? The back door of my house (an aluminium framed double glaze) has got just a simple lock and I feel it is not secured enough. I want to fit an internal bolt lock. Is this within the realm of DIY, and how do I this? Thanks

How much aluminium is in an Etch A Sketch? I need it to make some thermite. I have the other required things, so I thought I would ask how much powdered aluminium is in one.

Can i bake a cake/cookies in aluminium disposable baking pans? I really am craving to bake a cake /some cookies right now, but, i don't have a baking pan!!! i have disposable aluminium baking pans though. bought 3 for $1 at a nearby store. Will that do?Can i directly put them in the oven and bake?? Pleaseee help!! Was wondering if the aluminium will not burn in the oven itself.

How do you remove marks left on windows from aluminium foil? I covered my windows with aluminium foil for 4 weeks while waiting for our blinds to be installed. I've now got streaky white crease stains on the windows and can't get it off. Can anyone tell me how to get this off?

How to wash black stain from aluminium cookware? Is the stain aluminium oxide? I use some aluminium cookware. They tend to leave black stain on countertop, table and plates. How can I wash those stain?

What is the best kind of paint to use on aluminium? I want to paint my aluminium go-kart rims black with a yellow outline, What is the best type of paint to use that want come off or scratch easily?

What happens to recycled aluminium drinks cans ? Do they get used again, as to say that the soda/fizzy drinks can that your probably holding has been used by about 5 people before or do they get turned into another item that requires the use of aluminium?

How can I make aluminium sliding windows slide easily? My flat has sliding aluminium windows which are about 10 years old. Although I've cleaned the runners thoroughly, the windows are hard to slide and stick when I open or close them. Is any product, commercial or otherwise, that will stop this?

What is the advantage in using coppercookware as opposed to aluminium? I have heard that there is a possible link between aluminium and Alzheimers. I'm trying to cook organically and want to use less things that will harm me later in life!

How do I go about painting cast aluminium? For a furniture piece I am making, I need to cast aluminium components. I also want to add colour to these components, as I have never painted metal surfaces before, I need to know the process; what kind of paint, surface preparation and how long this process would take to complete. I am looking for a matt finish preferably but information on matt or gloss finishes for aluminium would be very useful...

How do I clean a aluminium bronze coin? I have a brand new collectible aluminium bronze coin. But a few days ago I noticed a couple of large green spots on it. I think maybe I spilled something on it, but I don't remember having anything besides water near it though. I tried to clean it with soap and water, and it got the green spots off, but there's still a layer of something on there. What's the best way to clean it?

What is a chemical test to distinquish between a peice of Aluminium and Platinum? Can someone please describe a simple chemical test i can perform to distinguish between a small peice of aluminium and a small peice of platinum? Would an acid test be appropriate? Any help much appreciated thanks!!

How do i cut an anodized aluminium pipe without warping/damaging the end of the pipe? Do i use a pipe cutter? I need to cut a aluminium pipe (anodized) (it's a smoothbore barrel), so in the end, the end part where it was cut, has to be exactly the same diameter, like other parts of the pipe/barrel. can anyone help me? my friend's uncle is a metal machinist, is his help the best bet?

How do you tell the difference between stainless steele pots and aluminium? I am canning pickles it says don,t use aluminium all my pots are old and they don,t say what their made of

what is the velocity of the aluminium nucleus after the collision? An alpha particle moving at 3% of the speed of light collides elastically with a stationary aluminium nucleus(atomic number 13 and mass number 27). If the alpha particle bounces backwards at 0.1% of the speed of light.

Can cooking vegetables in aluminium foil be a serious health risks? ? Someone told me recently that cooking in aluminium foil can be a health risk. I cook my vegetables (potatoes, onions, carrots, etc) everyday in the oven with aluminium foil. I usually put it in there for up to 1hr at 450 degrees. Is there a health risk ? Yeah, I make a pouch with it.

If aluminium is mixed with another metal can it still be a superconductor? I've read that aluminium on its own can be a superconductor. However can it still be one if it is mixed with another metal as an alloy?

What metal could i use other then Aluminium? I am Building a computer case and plan to build the frame out of Aluminium Box section however what other metals could i use that would also be light weight but strong and easy to drill through. Cost is not a problem.

How do i get the aluminium taste out of a bottle? I have an aluminium bottle and want to get rid of the aluminium taste.

In an car engine with aluminium Head & block, how much percent is the aluminium weightwise? I want to know the percentage of aluminum in a car engine (weightwise)which has aluminium head and block. Example if an engine weighs 100kg how many kgs of aluminum ( approx)will come out if it is completely dismantled ?

How is aluminium produced by electrolysis? That's all we need to know. How is aluminium produced by electrolysis?

What materials would I need to create a working solar panel out of aluminium cans? I watched a television show that had a young boy who made a solar powered heater out of aluminium cans, an old radiator and other things. So I'd just like to know what materials are needed to create this type of solar panel.

How much money is my block of Aluminium worth? I have a block of pure Aluminium and it weighs 5lbs, how much is it worth?

What are the similarities and differences between aluminium and stainless steel? What are the similarities and differences between aluminium and stainless steel?

How do you prepare and paint an aluminium Boat? There are some knicks and small dents in the aluminium. i would like to fill those out as well. Any and all tips with everything would be highly appreciated. Thank you. I should add that im new to this. Id like to fill holes and get out knicks what kind of filler should i use for holes. and what kind of paint

what is minimum percentage require of Al2O3 in bauxite to produce Aluminium? Hello, i want to know that which grade of Bauxite is use to produce Aluminium? What is minimum percentage of Al2O3 require in Bauxite to produce aluminium? If someone can provide the full specification then highly appreciable. Thanks in advance.

Can I use aluminium leaf guards (the mesh caps that go in the downspout) in copper gutters? I want to keep leaves from going down the downspouts, but heard that the aluminium will interact with the copper. Is that true?

Which type of aluminium would be good to machine a tube out of? Lets say you started with a round bar and bored it out. Which aluminium would give stronger walls, less likely to dent?

How much does it cost to manufacture an aluminium beverage can? What is the cost in euros, cents or pounds to manufacture an aluminium beverage can? say a medium sized one. Or maybe an easier question is how much does coca cola pay for the can?

Can i use a normal wood hole saw on aluminium? The aluminium sheet is 8mm thick, and I plan to run the saw in a large pillar drill and use a slow speed, gentle pressure and lots of lubrication. (hehe, sounds quite dirty) Will that work or will i just screw the saw up? Thanks.

What is the increase in the volume of the aluminium block? A block of steel and a block of aluminium occupy the same volume at room temperature (20 °C). The blocks are heated to 28.6 °C after the air conditioning fails. We know that the volume of the steel block increases by 25.8 × 10−8m3. What is the increase in the volume of the aluminium block? (αsteel = 11.0 × 10−6°C−1 and αaluminium = 24.0 × 10−6°C−1)

What brands of deodorant for men don't contain aluminium? I live in the UK. The ones I get contain aluminium which creates yellow stains on the underarms of my clothes! :( Do you know of any that don't? Both spray and roll-on liquid and dry ones? Just any?

How do you design a process to physically separate polymers, aluminium alloys etc? How do you design a process to physically separate polymers, aluminium alloys, mangesium alloys, steel, paper and cardboard materials at a recycling plant

How do you board up a window when you have aluminium siding? If I had wood siding this wouldn't be an issue but my house is brick and aluminium. The store was out of those "hurricane clips" and I'd really rather not ruin the siding if at all possible.

How can i make a more effective Aluminium Foil Deflector Beanie? I have a limited amount of aluminium foil, making it very difficult to make a high quality Aluminium Foil Deflector Beanie. I need to know how to make one that will more effectively protect my brain waves. An Aluminium Foil Deflector Beanie may also be known as a "tinfoil hat."

Is a fiberglass or aluminium colorguard pole better? Which type of material makes a better color guard pole fiberglass or aluminium. Which do you reccomend i buy.

What is the finest Aluminium Powder Available? I am looking for Dark Pyro Aluminium powder. What is the finest you can get and what website sells it? Thanks! Yeah, I was just on there. But out of all the Eckart and stuff, Which exact one is the finest?

How can I achieve a high shine finish on cast aluminium? For a furniture piece I am making, I want my cast aluminium components to have a high shine finish to them. I am not sure how to achieve this finish, if using some kind of polish or lacquer would be involved. Any information about the process would be very welcome...

Aluminium deck on lawn mower, Can you weld it? I have a mower with an aluminium deck, it has cracked. I was wondering if you can get it welded? Could I take it to a local fab shop? or does it need specialist equipment. Or should I just bin it?

how to treat Rust on aluminium closet? I have a aluminium closet in my bathroom which is getting rusted. what do i do that i can get rid of rust? if absolutely nothing can be done could it be painted ? will it rust after painting? it might be stainless steel... how do i go about it?

What are the pros and cons of an aluminium house? I'm designing a home, and I don' want to use wood, as it is flammable and I don't want to harm as many trees. So I'm designing it (just as a design exercise) made of Aluminium, Glass, Concrete, Steel, Plastics, and Composites. What are the pros and cons of building with these materials, especially aluminium?

Can you take a small aluminium case on board a plane? I have a small aluminium case custom made for my robotics project, the thing is I want to pass it as hand luggage since the electronics are very fragile and expensive. Would I have any problems at the security desk? Thanks.