Uncover The Timeline: How Long Aluminum Takes To Decompose And Its Environmental Implications
Aluminum decomposes slowly due to its high resistance to corrosion. The time taken depends on various factors such as temperature, oxygen availability, pH level, surface area, and thickness. Higher temperatures, presence of oxygen, acidic environments, larger surface areas, and thinner aluminum objects generally accelerate decomposition rates. In natural environments, the decomposition process can take centuries…