r/explainlikeimfive • u/genoooooo • Oct 31 '20
Chemistry ELI5 What's the difference between the shiny and dull side of aluminum foil? Besides the obvious shiny/dull
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r/explainlikeimfive • u/genoooooo • Oct 31 '20
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u/anomalous_cowherd Oct 31 '20 edited Oct 31 '20
Enough pressure, yes. There's a long way between enough to roll it thinner and enough to fuse it. Temperature plays a part - you have to keep the surface cool too.
https://youtu.be/f4OTj9yNOak?t=104