Is aluminium corrosion free?

Is it true that aluminium doesn't rust or corrode? If so, is this true of all aluminium?

Asked by Mo on 17th Jun 2023
Expert Trade Answers
"Aluminium won't rust, it will only oxydise this is when it start dull down"
Answered on 17th Jun 2023 - Member since Jun 2023 - report
"Aluminium can oxidise but very slowly
If mated to a ferrous metal electrolytic corrosion can occur"
Answered on 17th Jun 2023 - Member since Jun 2023 - report
"rust no , there is slight corrosion if left outside ."
Answered on 12th Jul 2023 - Member since Jul 2022 - report
"Hi, yes is true that aluminium does not rust or corrode"
Answered on 18th Jun 2023 - Member since May 2023 - report
"Aluminium does not rust, but it does corrode, although it's hard to spot due to having a similar colour"
Answered on 19th Jun 2023 - Member since May 2023 - report
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