The purple sheets are the newest addition to the Aluminum Association’s long-running “rainbow sheet” series, which provides alloy designations and chemical composition limits for various types of aluminum.
Apple has repeatedly turned to aluminum over the past two decades as the material of choice for some of its most iconic products – from the iPhone and iPad to the Macbook and Apple Watch.
Use of aluminum helps building projects qualify for green building status under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards.
Greater aluminum use enables Ford’s trucks to go farther on a gallon of gasoline (or a single charge) without compromising efficiency, value or performance.
Many coffee shops and brands have started packaging coffee in aluminum containers because of its ability to keep the products fresh.
Aluminum has played a crucial role in space exploration from the beginning, chosen for its lightweight strength and ability to withstand the stressors of space travel.
Aluminum cans are the most sustainable beverage package on virtually every measure. Our annual key performance indicator report shows how aluminum cans stack up against the competition.