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I have a technical question regarding the use of aluminium.

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I am looking for a supplier

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Can I use aluminium in an elevated temperature application?

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I am looking for the specifications/properties of certain aluminium alloys/grades.

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I have been told that I should not use alloy 5083 at elevated temperatures. Why is that?

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I need to know what you mean by aluminum being resistant to corrosion does this mean that eventually it will rust and how long does this take, under what conditions?

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I want to know more about the production process of aluminium foil.

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In the electrolytic "pot" smelting operation is the power AC or DC and at what voltage?

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The mechanical properties of alloys 6060-T5 and 6082-T5,T6 are not shown in the Australian Standard AS1664 (The Structural Use of Aluminium). What should I do?

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What alloys does the term ‘marine grade’ refer to?

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What Australian Standards cover aluminium products?

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What do I need to do if I am embedding an aluminium post in concrete?

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What fasteners can I use to join aluminium?

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What is food grade aluminium?

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What is galvanic corrosion?

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