By assessing the properties of a material, manufacturers can make an informed decision about the materials’ suitability for specific conditions and applications. Aluminum is revered for its corrosion resistance, conductivity, and light weight. However, the degree of these attributes can vary and are heavily dependent on the processing methods used to make the material. Testing methods such as those outlined in ASTM E1251 can be invaluable when determining the exact concentration of different elements within the aluminum samples in route to selecting the application that they’d be best suited for.