Aluminum Pipes

What is Aluminum?

Aluminum is a metallic element with the atomic number of 13 on the periodic table. In room temperature it's in the solid state. As a solid in room temperature, it is a silvery-white reflective metal. Aluminum is the most abundant element on Earth. It is light weight, non-magnetic, and has a melting point of 660 degrees Celsius. https://www.britannica.com/science/iridium

Applications

The applications of aluminum tubing/piping include:

Heat Exchange

Since Aluminum is a great heat conductor, aluminum tubing can be found in applications that involve the collection and transfer of heat. For example aluminum tubing can be found in engines, radiators found on some cars, refrigerators, air conditioning heating systems, and more.

Transportation

Aluminum piping is also used in the transportation industry. Aluminum piping can be found in aluminum frames of cars, aircrafts, and more. 

Structural

https://blog.mchoneind.com/blog/is-aluminum-tubing-right-for-your-application

https://www.yieh.com/en/aluminum-alloy-tube-pipe

https://airpro.com.pk/advantages-disadvantages-different-piping-material/

https://continentalsteel.com/blog/the-value-of-aluminum-tube-and-pipe/#:~:text=When%20to%20Use%20Aluminum%20Tubing&text=Aerospace%2C%20automobile%2C%20and%20rail%20transporation,%2C%20engines%2C%20and%20HVAC%20systems.

https://www.pipingmart.com/blog/metals/importance-of-aluminum-tubes-and-pipes/

https://titanium-stainless-steel.continentalsteel.com/viewitems/aluminum-tubing-and-pipe/seamless-aluminum-pipe-series-6061-t6-schedule-40

https://airpipeusa.com/compressed-air-news/benefits-of-using-aluminum-piping-for-compressed-applications

https://www.plantengineering.com/articles/five-reasons-why-aluminum-piping-makes-sense-for-compressed-air-systems/

Pipe Sizing

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