Aluminum is a malleable metal of silver color, obtained from bauxite ores. He was isolated in 1825. It is represented by the symbol AI in the periodic table, and its atomic number is 13. It is a fundamental element for the global economy due to its countless fields of application. Aluminum is used both in its pure state and in alloys, which it forms with a low percentage of copper, manganese, magnesium, silicon and other components. Each alloy has its specific properties that make it suitable for cylinder heads, bicycles, airplanes, boats, power lines, packaging, structures, heaters, heat insulators, household appliances, consumer goods, etc.