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The comparison of specific gravity of aluminium with that of steel.

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The specific gravity of aluminium is approximately one-third of steel.

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Aluminium is a material which is commonly used in construction industry. It is lightweight and has a specific gravity 2.7 times that of water and approximately one-third when compared to steel. Pure aluminium has a lower melting point when compared to different structural metals.

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