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A passive aluminum oxide layer will form on the surface of the aluminum, when it is in the presence of Oxygen (Al2O3). This then goes on to protect the rest of the aluminum from further oxidisation as the layer will remain in place, bonded to the aluminum.

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13y ago

Aluminum plus oxygen gives aluminum oxide:

4 Al + 3 O2 --> 2 Al2O3

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The chemical reaction (without importance in industry) is:
4 Al +3 O2 = 2 Al2O3

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Al2O3 is Aluminum Oxide.

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Aluminium Oxide : Al2O3 :)

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