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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 m uch 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.
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