What is Aluminum Foil?
Useful for storing food, or for lining hats to keep the alien brainwaves at bay, aluminum foil is a fixture around the world. Aluminum foil is a paper-thin sheet of rolled aluminum that tears easily and can be used to wrap and store food, in art, as decoration, as insulation and in heat exchangers. First developed in 1910 as a replacement for tin foil, aluminum foil gained popularity quickly. It is not merely seen in home use, but also has many commercial uses. Manufacturers quickly found that it preserved food from bacteria growth, and prevented light from spoiling the food, or moisture from collecting in it. It also does not impart any flavor to the food. Many manufacturers use aluminum foil to line drink boxes, thermal bags and other foods. Most people are familiar with aluminum foil for its many kitchen uses. It can be used to wrap foods for cooking, to retain their moisture, for grilling and for covering food going into the refrigerator or freezer. Aluminum foil is also useful to
