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History of aluminium
Period Breakdown
Five main periods in aluminium history with distinguishing characteristics can be identified.
  • Invention of aluminium (until 1886)
  • Birth of the industry (1886-1914)
  • Between the wars (1914-1950)
  • The post-war boom (1950-1975)
  • Aluminium as a commodity (since 1975)







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