Aluminum is a metal often used as a conductor or packaging material. It is also sometimes used to wrap up leftovers. Unwrap them before heating in the microwave!
All values except melting point are assumed to be at 25 degrees C, and may vary dramatically over temperature.
Formula or Composition |
Al |
Bulk Resistivity |
2.65 μΩ-cm |
Bulk Resistivity |
2.65E-8 Ω-m |
Bulk Conductivity |
3.77E7 S/m |
Temperature Coefficient of Resistivity (TCR) |
4300 ppm/°C |
Mass Density |
2.702 gr/cc |
Heat Capacity |
902.1 J/kg/°C |
Thermal Conductivity (k) |
238 W/m°C |
Temperature Coefficient of Expansion (TCE) |
23.03 ppm/°C |
Melting Point, °C |
660 °C |
Melting Point, °F |
1221 °F |