Aluminum can be rightly termed as the next most popular metal
after iron. It was its anti-rust property that lead it straight from the mines
to the homes. Though however, the advent of steel did make significant contribution
in dethroning this metal -It still survives.
Aluminum is considerably a much lighter and soft metal compared
to the commonly used iron and steel. It is this property that
contributed to its rise and down fall.
Today, apart from the
conventional use in utensils, Aluminum also find wide applications in a wide spectrum
of industries. It finds wide usage in locks, interior accessories like hinges,
doorknobs etc. It is also popularly used in antique furniture to create opulent
designs and finishes. It is also used in various electronic and electrical instruments
because of its flexibility.
India is one of the popular manufacturers of Aluminum
and its related products. Aluminum is widely exported to the west and its related
finished products also find tremendous demand from different parts of the globe.