Rensselaer Journal, Volume 11, Number 27, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 December 1901 — Aluminium Nails. [ARTICLE]

Aluminium Nails.

After many unsuccessful experiments and trials an alloy of aluminium has been made with which nails, staples and tacks can he made to compete with copper. Among other advantages claimed for the new material is that it is not affected by the weather and will not deteriorate, as in laying roofs, lining tanks, etc. As the alloy is noncorrosive and nonpoisonous the new nails ousrht to find favor among makers of refrigerators and other articles used for food storage. When the difference in point of number and weight is taken into consideration, it is seen that aluminium nails are about 4 cents a pound cheaper than copper nails. It is not intended to put them in competition with ordinary steel nails.—Hardware.