How pure is aluminum foil? Are there other metals processed in such a foil?
Asker: Beau, 15 years old
Answer
Hi Beau,
Aluminum foil is virtually pure aluminum. That means aluminum foil has a purity of about 99.9%. There are of course some unavoidable traces of other metals present.
Answered by
Dr Etienne Jooken
Chemistry
Catholic University of Leuven
Old Market 13 3000 Leuven
https://www.kuleuven.be/
Old Market 13 3000 Leuven
https://www.kuleuven.be/
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