Aluminized steel

Okay kiddo, so imagine you have two things: steel and aluminum. Steel is very strong but not very good at resisting heat, and aluminum is very good at resisting heat but not very strong.

Now think about what would happen if you put a layer of aluminum onto that strong steel. Cool, right? That's what aluminized steel is - it's steel that has been coated in a layer of aluminum.

What's so great about that, you ask? Well, the aluminum layer helps protect the steel from getting too hot, which can cause it to get weak and bend or break. So aluminized steel is really good for things like exhaust pipes for cars or ovens, because it helps keep them strong and able to resist heat.