1 kg Aluminium Cube (~69mm x 69mm x 69mm)

1 kg Aluminium Cube (~69mm x 69mm x 69mm)

£189.99 £249.99
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1 kg Aluminium Cube (~69mm x 69mm x 69mm)
  • 1 kg Aluminium Cube (~69mm x 69mm x 69mm)
  • 1 kg Aluminium Cube (~69mm x 69mm x 69mm)
  • 1 kg Aluminium Cube (~69mm x 69mm x 69mm)
  • 1 kg Aluminium Cube (~69mm x 69mm x 69mm)
  • 1 kg Aluminium Cube (~69mm x 69mm x 69mm)
  • 1 kg Aluminium Cube (~69mm x 69mm x 69mm)
1 kg Aluminium Cube (~69mm x 69mm x 69mm)
Aluminium

1 kg Aluminium Cube (~69mm x 69mm x 69mm)

£189.99 £249.99
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One kilogram of aluminium needs far more space than denser metals, turning this large cube into a direct visual lesson in density.
In the box
Display stand, custom insert and drawstring bag
Delivery
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Returns
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Guarantee
One year against manufacturing faults.

About this piece

What does a kilogram of aluminium look like?

A 1kg aluminium cube answers a question that becomes much more interesting when several metals sit side by side. Reaching one kilogram takes a cube roughly 69mm across, making aluminium visibly larger than denser elements at exactly the same mass. The weight is familiar; the volume required to create it is the revealing part.

One mass, very different volumes

This is the aluminium cube to choose for density comparisons rather than compactness. Put it beside another one-kilogram metal cube and the material difference is visible before either object is lifted. Its broad faces and chamfered edges also give the lightweight metal more physical presence than the smaller aluminium sizes. Explore the full set of aluminium cubes, or compare aluminium directly with metal cubes in other elements.

Specifications

Dimensions ~69mm x 69mm x 69mm (approx. 2.7 inch per side)
Weight 1kg / 2.2 lbs
Material Aluminium
Edges Chamfered
Melting points 1220°F / 660.3°C

Other sizes and finishes

Questions

Is the cube solid metal?

Yes. Each metal cube is a solid piece of the material stated in its specifications, rather than a hollow shell or plated object. That matters because the point of the cube is to make properties such as density physically tangible: equal-sized cubes in different metals can feel dramatically different in the hand.

How accurate are the dimensions?

Use the dimensions in the individual product specifications as the reference for that cube. Each cube is machined as a precise geometric object with chamfered edges, so the faces are flat and the corners are comfortable to handle.

Will the surface change over time?

That depends on the metal. Copper develops a patina, a unique darkening of the material which makes every piece special. Titanium, tantalum and niobium change very little. Keep a cube clean and dry if you'd prefer to hold on to its original look.

How do I clean the cube?

For routine care, wipe the cube with a clean, soft cloth and avoid abrasive cleaning that could alter the finish. If the surface has changed naturally, particularly on copper, decide whether you want to preserve that patina before using any metal-cleaning product.

Why do cubes of the same size weigh different amounts in different metals?

Because density is mass packed into a given volume. Two cubes can have exactly the same dimensions but contain very different amounts of mass because their materials have different densities. Comparing equal-sized cubes is one of the simplest ways to experience that material property directly rather than as a number in a table.

Why is the 1kg aluminium cube so large?

Aluminium has a relatively low density, so it takes more material volume to reach one kilogram than it does with denser metals. This cube is approximately 69mm on each side. That larger footprint is not incidental: it is exactly what makes the one-kilogram format useful for seeing density rather than only reading a number for it.

What is the advantage of comparing one-kilogram cubes?

Every cube has the same mass, so size becomes the variable you can compare directly. A one-kilogram aluminium cube occupies much more space than a one-kilogram cube made from a denser element. Set them together and the relationship between mass, volume and density becomes immediately visible, without needing to interpret a table of material properties.

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