What is aluminum foil?
Time : 2022-02-24
-Material characteristics of aluminum foil
1. Basic composition: pure aluminum (Al≥99%) or aluminum alloy (such as 8011, 1235 grades), with trace amounts of iron and silicon added to enhance strength.
2. Thickness range: 0.006mm~0.2mm (620μm is common for household use, and up to 200μm for industrial use).
-Core performance
1. Barrier: 100% barrier to water vapor, oxygen, ultraviolet rays, mildew and moisture-proof.
2. Thermal conductivity: reflects more than 80% of thermal radiation, suitable for fast and uniform heating.
3. Flexibility: can be folded and shaped, but it is easy to break after repeated bending (annealing treatment is required to improve ductility).
4. Temperature resistance: stable at 50℃~250℃ (thickened aluminum foil is recommended for high-temperature barbecue).
-Surface treatment
1. Glossy and matte: Glossy surface has high heat/light reflection efficiency, and matte surface is more suitable for printing and lamination.
2. Coating process: some aluminum foils are coated with PE/PET (such as Tetra Pak) to enhance sealing and acid and alkali resistance.
-Classification of aluminum foil
-Core uses of aluminum foil
1. Food industry (accounting for more than 60%)
Packaging and preservation: chocolate, dairy products (anti-oxidation), fast food boxes (anti-oil penetration).
Vacuum packaging: compounded with nylon (such as PA/AL/PE structure) to extend the shelf life of meat.
Cooking aid: Oven/grill: wrap ingredients to lock in moisture (such as grilled fish, sweet potatoes). Air fryer paper: anti-stick and uniform heat conduction.
2. Industrial field
Electronics and electrical appliances: Lithium battery electrode collector (thickness 815μm, high purity required). Cable shielding layer (anti-electromagnetic interference).
Building insulation: roof/pipe insulation materials (compounded with glass wool, reflecting thermal radiation).
3. Medical and daily chemicals
Pharmaceutical packaging: tablet blisters (PTP aluminum foil), moisture-proof and light-proof. Medical dressing backing (breathable and antibacterial).
Cosmetics: toothpaste tubes, skin care products sealing film (anti-deterioration).
4. Special applications
Aerospace: satellite insulation layer (multi-layer aluminum foil composite, resistant to extreme temperatures).
Art: hot stamping materials, decorative foil (embossed patterns).