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What is the difference between Aluminum and Stainless Steel?

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J. Pollock

J. Pollock

J. Pollock
J. Pollock, Science Professor, Los Angeles

Answered Jul 17, 2019

Aluminum is the third most abundant elements in the world. It is the 13th element and belongs to group 3 of the periodic table. Apart from being the third most abundant element in the world, it has some unique properties that make it more useful for so many things. Because of its ability to resist corrosion, it is used to make objects like kitchen utensils, it can also be used for exterior decorations, and It is a lightweight material.

Aluminum is the third most abundant elements in the world. It is the 13th element and belongs to
Stainless steel, on the other hand, is not a naturally occurring substance but an alloy of different elements. Since it is made through the combination of different elements, it is a little bit heavy, and as a result, it is used to create an object that can resist stress. It can resist corrosion just like aluminum. However, one of the significant differences between aluminum and stainless steel is that aluminum is a stronger heat conductor than stainless steel. Another thing is, Stainless Steel has more weight compared to aluminum. Since aluminum is a very common material, it is cheaper than stainless steel

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