• Light—about a third of the density of steel, copper and brass.
• Corrosion resistance to common atmospheric and marine elements. Anodizing further enhances its corrosion and scratch resistance.
• High reflectivity—can be used for decorative applications.
• May match or exceed the strength of common construction steel, depending on the aluminum alloy.
• Retains its toughness, despite low temperatures, never becoming brittle like carbon steel.
• Is readily worked or formed in a variety of processes including deep-drawing and roll-forming.
• Non-toxic and commonly used in contact with food.
• Can be readily recycled.
• Resaleable product.