Synopsis

This remarkable metal was once prized above even gold. Witness its transformation as it's drawn out, hammered, melted, and fashioned into a delicate foam. Perhaps surprisingly, aluminum begins as a powder. Journey to the world’s largest rolling mill, where sheets destined for the biggest jets are produced, then on to NASA to see how aluminum is employed in crafting reflective mirrors for telescopes. Explore the creation of aluminum foil and understand why aluminum baseball bats outperform their