At one time, it was more valuable than gold, but now it helps define modern life. In Modern Marvels "Aluminum" we'll stretch it, pound it, melt it, and even make a foam from it. We'll see how aluminum is made from a powder and molted into massive 30,000 pounds ingots. We'll visit the widest rolling mill in the world where skins for the largest jumbo jets are made. Everybody's kitchen has aluminum foil. How does a metal get so thin and why is it shiny on one side and dull on the other? We'll find out. We'll watch how NASA uses aluminum to make shiny reflective mirrors for its telescopes. We'll also learn how to make an aluminum baseball bat and why it's better than wood.
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