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Question
With reference to the following metals state their use in daily life metal:
Aluminium
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Solution
Aluminium:
- Making utensils as a metal, it is easily moulded in utensils.
- In paints – Aluminium powder is mixed with linseed oil as it is anti-corrosive in nature.
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