Aluminium

About Aluminium (Al)

Symbol: Al
Atomic number: 13
Atomic mass: 26.9815385
Element category: Post-transition metal, sometimes regarded as a metalloid
Aluminium (also known as Al) is the third most common element in the Earth’s crust. It is processed, cast, drawn and extruded with ease owing to its relatively soft, lightweight, ductile and durable characteristics.
Aluminium oxide (Al2O3), commonly known as bauxite in its refined form, is a white or nearly colourless crystalline substance. It is used as a material in the melting process of aluminium metal. Aluminium oxide is a ceramic material that demonstrates high thermal conductivity, compressive strength and resistance to changes in temperature.

Stanford Advanced Materials (SAM) now offers a range of aluminium products, including:

Aluminium Metal

Nano- or micro-aluminium powder, Al foam, Al honeycomb, Al wire mesh, atomised Al powder, bonded Al strip/foil, closed/open-cell Al foam.

Purity: >99%.

Aluminium Alloys

Al-Sc alloy, Y-Al alloy, Zn/Al wire, Al-Li alloy, Zn/Al/Cd alloy (wire/plate/rod), Ni-Al alloy wire, Al-Mg alloy, Zr/Al alloy, Ti/Al plated material, aluminium alloys 1050/1100/1145/1235/1350/3003/5052/6061/8011/8079 foil, Fe/Al powder, nano-Al-Si alloy powder.

Mixed alloys: Al-Sb, Al-Be, Al-B, Al-Bi, Al-Ca, Al-Ce, Al-Cr, Al-Co, Al-Cu, Al-Fe, Al-La, Al-Mg, Al-Mn, Al-Mo, Al-Nd, Al-Ni, Al-Nb, Al-Pr, Al-rare earth elements, Al-Sc.

Aluminium Compounds and Catalysts

Aluminium oxides, ammonium perrhenate, methyltrioxo-aluminium(VII), aluminium diboride (AlB2) powder, aluminium(III) chloride (AlCl3) powder, aluminium silicide (AlSi2) powder.

Purity: >99%.

Aluminium Ceramics

Aluminium oxide tubes, AlN substrates, aluminium oxide rods, aluminium oxide fasteners, AlN plates, multi-drilled aluminium oxide tubes, aluminium oxide mortar and pestle sets, aluminium oxide crucibles, complex forms of aluminium oxide, aluminium oxide boats, aluminium oxide plates, customised aluminium oxide parts, aluminium oxide bushing, ZTA ceramic discs, ZTA ceramic rods, ZTA ceramic sealing rings, ZTA ceramic plates, AlSiC structural parts, aluminium-diamond metal matrix composites, AlN special components, cordierite ceramic tubes/bars/heating elements/plates/honeycomb, aluminium silicate refractory fibres, aluminium silicate fabric, aluminium oxide ceramic honeycomb, etc.

Purity: 99%.

Evaporation Materials

Al, Al/Cr, Al/Co, Al/Cu, Al/Mg, Al/Ni, Al/Sc, Al/Si/Cu, Al/Si, Al/Ti, Fe/Al, Mo/Al, Ni/Cr/Al, Ta/Al, Ti/Al/V, V/Al, Zn/Al, Zr/Al, Al2O3, CuAlO2, LaAlO3, ZnO/Al2O3, AlN, AlF3, Na5Al3F14, AlB2, AlTe evaporation materials.

Purity: 99%.

Other Aluminium Products

Nd:YAG, Yb:YAG, Er:YAG, Cr:YAG, LaAlO3, YAG, YAZ, green GAG phosphor, Tm:YAG, Ho:YAG, LiAlO2, Al2O3 sapphire crystal substrates, SLAO crystal substrates, LuAG scintillation crystals, YAP (Ce) scintillation crystals, YAG (Ce) scintillation crystals, transparent spinel flat windows/custom parts/plates/bars/tubes, sapphire boats/discs/bars/tubes, etc.

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Main Advantages:

Various Applications: The physical properties of aluminium allow its use in multiple applications. It is used in aerospace, automotive manufacture, construction and electronics, thereby supporting the industrial sector with proven functionality.

Strength with Low Mass: Aluminium exhibits a high strength-to-weight ratio. Its use in structural components reduces overall mass, which is crucial for weight-sensitive applications.

Precision and Purity: The production process adheres to stringent industrial standards and precise specifications. This ensures that the aluminium maintains a purity exceeding 99% for accurate performance and reproducible results.

Technical Expertise: The technical team possesses extensive knowledge of aluminium’s properties and applications. They provide tailored technical support and consultation to address specific requirements.

Reliable Supply: Given that continuous material supply is essential, a global distribution network and efficient logistics secure access to aluminium products when required.

Our Aluminium (Al) Product Range:

SAM offers a series of aluminium products for various applications, including:

Aerospace and Aviation: Aluminium components in aircraft manufacture contribute to fuel efficiency and overall performance.

Automotive Industry: The use of aluminium in vehicle fabrication decreases weight, thereby reducing fuel consumption while maintaining structural integrity.

Construction: Aluminium’s resistance to corrosion and versatile properties make it suitable for architectural applications such as windows, doors and facades.

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