Aluminum



Puratronic Aluminum Rod
Source:  Alfa Aesar, Found
Purity:  99.999%

This aluminum rod was found during a lab cleanout.  Aluminum this pure is incredibly soft - one can scratch it with his fingernail.  Luckily aluminum's luster can be seen on this sample because a passivating oxide film protects the surface from further oxidation.

8-20 Mesh Aluminum Shot
Source:  Found
Purity:  99.99%