Aluminium and Titanium

Introduction Aluminium and titanium are two important metals used in the aircraft industry. In this presentation we will discuss the properties and uses of both aluminium and titanium. Aluminium and titanium are two important metals used in the aircraft industry. In this presentation we will discuss the properties and uses of both aluminium and titanium.

Properties of aluminium Aluminium only has two main properties these include: Aluminium only has two main properties these include: Low density (it’s light weight). Low density (it’s light weight). Doesn’t corrode easily. Doesn’t corrode easily.

Uses in aluminium Aluminium is a light metal so we can use it to build aeroplanes. Aluminium is also suitable for wrapping food because it does not corrode easily. Aluminium is a light metal so we can use it to build aeroplanes. Aluminium is also suitable for wrapping food because it does not corrode easily. Roads transport – aluminium is very strong its used extensively its used rugged hummer vehicle and the off road land rover. Roads transport – aluminium is very strong its used extensively its used rugged hummer vehicle and the off road land rover.

Uses in aluminium continued… In a vehicle crash involving a largely aluminium vehicle a high proportion of the shock is absorbed by the structure, not the vehicles occupants. In a vehicle crash involving a largely aluminium vehicle a high proportion of the shock is absorbed by the structure, not the vehicles occupants. It is estimated that 90% of trailer trucks and long distance buses have aluminium bodies. It is estimated that 90% of trailer trucks and long distance buses have aluminium bodies. Aluminium components can cut 1,800 kilograms from the weight of a tractor trailer truck. Aluminium components can cut 1,800 kilograms from the weight of a tractor trailer truck. Thus such a truck can carry a bigger load without exceeding weight limits. Thus such a truck can carry a bigger load without exceeding weight limits.

Uses of aluminium continued… Rail and sea transport. Rail and sea transport. Canada’s LRC trains, Frances TGV( high speed) trains and the latest version the 700 series of the “Japanese bullet train” all have passenger cars made of aluminium. Canada’s LRC trains, Frances TGV( high speed) trains and the latest version the 700 series of the “Japanese bullet train” all have passenger cars made of aluminium. Most modern subway cars and most rail freight cars are also made of aluminium. Most modern subway cars and most rail freight cars are also made of aluminium. Fast ferries, with speed of knots, built of aluminium are revolutionising transport over short sea routes. Fast ferries, with speed of knots, built of aluminium are revolutionising transport over short sea routes.

Uses of aluminium continued…. All kinds of aluminium products are used in new home construction and in residential renovation. All kinds of aluminium products are used in new home construction and in residential renovation. Aluminium resistance to corrosion means it is virtually maintenance free. Aluminium resistance to corrosion means it is virtually maintenance free. It’s strength and lightness encourage its use in earthquake prone zones. It’s strength and lightness encourage its use in earthquake prone zones. New technology means solar power captures can be inserted in aluminium frames, thus saving considerable amount of energy and protecting the environment New technology means solar power captures can be inserted in aluminium frames, thus saving considerable amount of energy and protecting the environment The majority of aluminium used in buildings will be recycled and can be used over and over again. The majority of aluminium used in buildings will be recycled and can be used over and over again.

Uses in aluminium continued…. Aluminium is used extensively for the protection, storage and preparation of food and beverages. Aluminium is used extensively for the protection, storage and preparation of food and beverages. Aluminium can be rolled into ultra thin foils which are light, strong and have unique barrier and insulation qualities to preserve food, cosmetics, pharmaceutical products and protect from ultra-violet light, odours and bacteria. Aluminium packages are secure, tamper-proof, hygienic, easy to open and recyclable. Aluminium can be rolled into ultra thin foils which are light, strong and have unique barrier and insulation qualities to preserve food, cosmetics, pharmaceutical products and protect from ultra-violet light, odours and bacteria. Aluminium packages are secure, tamper-proof, hygienic, easy to open and recyclable. Less than an ounce of aluminium is sprayed on a polymer forms a thin insulating sheet, that can keep a new born baby warm or save the life of someone on an exposed mountain top. Less than an ounce of aluminium is sprayed on a polymer forms a thin insulating sheet, that can keep a new born baby warm or save the life of someone on an exposed mountain top.

Properties of titanium The three main properties of titanium are: The three main properties of titanium are: High strength High strength Low density Low density Good resistance to corrosion. Good resistance to corrosion.

Uses of titanium Titanium and its alloys have proven to be technically superior and cost effective materials of construction for a wide variety of aerospace, industrial marines and commercial applications. Titanium and its alloys have proven to be technically superior and cost effective materials of construction for a wide variety of aerospace, industrial marines and commercial applications. In north America, approximately 70% of the titanium consumed is utilized for aerospace applications. In north America, approximately 70% of the titanium consumed is utilized for aerospace applications. Due to the expansion of the existing applications and the development of new uses, the greatest growth will occur in the industrial, marine and commercial sectors. Due to the expansion of the existing applications and the development of new uses, the greatest growth will occur in the industrial, marine and commercial sectors.

Summary In this presentation we have discussed the properties of both titanium and aluminium and also both their uses. In this presentation we have discussed the properties of both titanium and aluminium and also both their uses. We found out that aluminium is used for a wide variety of applications, such as road transport, building, packaging and rail and sea transport. We found out that aluminium is used for a wide variety of applications, such as road transport, building, packaging and rail and sea transport. We found out that titanium is used in the industrial, marine and commercial sectors. We found out that titanium is used in the industrial, marine and commercial sectors.