https://www.britannica.com/science/soap/Raw-materials
There are two types of fermentation aerobic and anaerobic. Aerobic are those that need oxygen to ferment while anaerobic are those who do not need oxygen. Products of fermentation are usually water, ethanol, lactic acid and carbon dioxide. Other products are acetone and butyric acid.
Aluminum is light and is quite unreactive it is malleable and strong too.
Its a form of anaesthesia used by dentists
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