WHAT IS THE ALUMINIUM?

Aluminium is one of key engineering materials of our time it has some qualities like light, durable and functional. We can find aluminum in the homes, automobiles, trains, aeroplanes, fridge, mobile phones and computers we use on a daily basis, but a mere 200 years ago very little was known about Al.is a lightweight, versatile metal that is highly recyclable, corrosion-resistant, and widely used in various industries due to its durability, conductivity, and sustainable properties.

WHY ALUMINIUM IS CALLED THE GREEN METAL?

Environmentally friendly metal. Recycling this material saves 95% of the energy required to produce aluminium from raw materials. This means it plays a key role in human ecology.

ABOUT ALUMINIUM THE GREEN METAL

Around 8% of the earth’s crust is reported to contain Al in the form of different minerals. This results in different kinds of metals of which have limited availability of Al in their raw forms. We have outlined the key properties of Al.which make it a highly useful material for construction.

Here is the characteristics difference between Aluminium cabinet and wood cabinet.

Characteristics Aluminium Cabinet Wood Cabinet
Cost Cheaper in long run Cheaper in short run
Material A lower density of metal Typically, a combination of plywood and solid wood
Appearance Variety of colours andwith a modern clean outlook Natural wood colour with a traditional and rustic look
Durability High Low
Water resistance Yes No
Chemical resistance Yes for most chemical No
Pests resistance Yes No
Easy cleaning Easy Hard
Care & Maintenance Easy Hard
Fire resistance Yes No
Environmentally friendly Yes No
Resale value High Low
Can be Noisy Yes No
Scratches & Dents Yes Yes-easier to fix

Example for comparison of cost

Aluminium Cabinet Wood Cabinet
Cost for same sized kitchen (RM) 19000 16000
Life time years 50 5
Cost 380 3200