aluminum

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Shares in American aluminum giant Alcoa Inc. dropped 58 cents to US$5. 54 after it said late Monday that it will chop its dividend to three cents a share from 17 cents a share.

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  1. noun A silvery-white, ductile metallic element, the most abundant in the earth's crust but found only in combination, chiefly in bauxite. Having good conductive and thermal properties, it is used to form many hard, light, corrosion-resistant alloys. Atomic number 13; atomic weight 26.98; melting point 660.2°C; boiling point 2,467°C; specific gravity 2.69; valence 3. See Table at element.

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  • Only a few commodities rose in price -- aluminum, copper, and steel. —  24/7 Wall Street
  • It's normal for the computer to get warm - aluminum is a good thermal conductor, and so the case actually aids in keeping the chips cool (thus, the case gets warm, especially near where the CPU / GPU are located). —  Discussions: Message List - root
  • All of our costs are in local currency with the exception of aluminum which is a dollar-based commodity, and we will hedge aluminum. —  SeekingAlpha.com: Home Page
  • Their batteries are enclosed in aluminum, which is a great heat conductor, whereas most batteries are encased in carbon, which doesn't conduct heat. —  Smartphone Thoughts.com
  • High-quality frames are lightweight aluminum, which is strong and durable. —  Find Free Articles - ArticlesBase
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