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Energy intensity of metallurgical alumina production is energy consumed within the plant perimeter by bauxite refining processes (including calcination) and by those auxiliary operations on site which are directly connected with the total production process per tonne of alumina produced. ...
April 11, 2024
Primary aluminium smelting energy intensity is reported as AC and DC power used for electrolysis by the Hall-Héroult processes per tonne of aluminium production. ...
April 11, 2024
Primary aluminium is aluminium tapped from electrolytic cells or pots during the electrolytic reduction of metallurgical alumina (aluminium oxide). It thus excludes alloying additives and recycled aluminium. ...
April 11, 2024
An intricate, spherical metal sculpture composed of intersecting aluminium rods, creating a geometric lattice structure.

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