: The aluminum layer forms a stable oxide skin (alumina) that acts as a barrier against moisture and oxygen.
: "Aluminised" fabric is used in fire proximity suits and gloves to reflect radiant heat away from the wearer. aluminise
To (or aluminize in American English) means to coat a material—typically steel or another metal—with a protective layer of aluminum. This process is primarily used to enhance a material's resistance to corrosion, high-temperature oxidation, and wear. Core Methods of Aluminising : The aluminum layer forms a stable oxide