SUSTAINABILITY OF ALUMINIUM IN UK

Sustainability of Aluminium in UK

Abstract

Aluminium is remarkable for its ability to resist corrosion due to the phenomenon of passivation and for the metal's low density. Structural components made from aluminium and its alloys are vital to the aerospace industry in UK and very important in other areas of transportation and building. Its reactive nature makes it useful as a catalyst or additive in chemical mixtures, including being used in ammonium nitrate explosives to enhance blast power.

The building and construction industry in UK is today faced with many environmental challenges - from its impact on climate change to its choice of materials and methods of waste disposal. The growing understanding that the entire life cycle of a building and its fittings must be considered and balanced against the realities of design, function and economy has seen aluminium fast become the material of choice.

Its properties mean that intricate, stable and lightweight structures can be designed without concern, as even thin structures do not warp. Aluminium is a material that has given architects and designers the physical means to achieve creative innovations in design in UK.

Table of content

Identification of the Phenomenon4

Identification of the study purpose and type of study5

Identification of study question or aims5

Significance of the study6

Identification of assumptions and philosophy8

Chapter 2: Literature Review10

Aluminium is part of the solution for a Sustainable Future30

Sustainable growth for aluminium industry30

Climate change is industry's No. 1 environment issue31

Chapter 3: Methodology42

Reasons for conducting a particular method42

Selection of site and population42

Description of the researcher's role43

Data collection process43

Data analysis techniques43

Communication of findings44

Presentation of study budget and timetable45

Chapter: 4 Results of study and interpretation47

Chapter: 5 Conclusion and recommendation51

Reference55

Chapter 1: Introduction

Identification of the Phenomenon

Aluminium is a product with unique properties, making it a natural partner for the building industry in UK. Thanks to its strength, durability, corrosion resistance and recyclability, it has become an essential product for the building industry and over the past 50 years its use in building applications has shown continuous and consistent growth.

Aluminium sustainability is remarkable for its ability to resist corrosion due to the phenomenon of passivation and for the metal's low density. Structural components made from aluminium and its alloys are vital to the aerospace industry in UK and very important in other areas of transportation and building. Its reactive nature makes it useful as a catalyst or additive in chemical mixtures, including being used in ammonium nitrate explosives to enhance blast power.

20% of the world's aluminium is used in the construction sector. A building is rarely constructed today without this metal, as the physical properties of aluminium make it a perfect material for construction. Its light weight means that the load on the bearing structure is less, and its strength makes it suitable for a great variety of solutions. Its resistance to corrosion gives it special advantages: aluminium is perfect for regions with severe weather conditions. Finally, its fluidity gives freedom to architects and designers.

The sustainability of Aluminium was first seen and thus used in construction more than 100 years ...