Aluminum burns at over 4,100 K (6920°F), which is why it is used as a component of some solid rocket fuels.When it burns, it produces Al2O3 (alumina).Wow!luminum burns at over 4,100 K (6920°F), which is why it is used as a component of some solid rocket fuels. When it burns, it produces Al2O3 (alumina). Wow!