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How It's Made: Aluminum Foil

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Aluminum foil is made from a large block of aluminum that is thinned out in several long and complex stages. Learn more about the process in this clip from "How It's Made" on The Science Channel.

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How It's Made: Aluminum Foil

How It's Made: Aluminum Foil (4:34)

Aluminum foil is made from a large block of aluminum that is thinned out in several long and complex stages. Learn more about the process in this clip from "How It's Made" on The Science Channel.