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| Location | CN |
| Reference year | 2021 |
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| Use advice for data set | For accurate Life Cycle Assessment of aluminum production using this data set, users should ensure the contextual relevance of the 2014 data to their respective assessment year since technological advancements and efficiency improvements may alter subsequent process outputs. It is important to note that the PA (Primary Aluminum) data is based on statistical sources, while the SA (Secondary Aluminum) data is derived from literature. External LCA practitioners should cross-reference their data with updated databases, keeping in mind the technological applicability fits the locale-specific industry practices. Recycling should be considered where applicable, and background data from the CAS RCEES 2018 database should be used with acknowledgement of its geospatial and temporal context. |
| Technical purpose of product or process | The given data set predominantly describes the process of aluminum electrolysis, which is focused on producing liquid primary aluminum using a prebaking approach from metallurgical alumina in the year 2014. This process is integral in the aluminum production industry and serves as a foundation for the manufacture of various aluminum-based products. The liquid primary aluminum obtained is crucial for producing components utilized across automotive, aerospace, construction, packaging, and electrical sectors due to its lightweight and corrosion resistance properties. |
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| General comment on data set | The given data set predominantly describes the process of aluminum electrolysis, which is focused on producing liquid primary aluminum using a prebaking approach from metallurgical alumina in the year 2014. This process is integral in the aluminum production industry and serves as a foundation for the manufacture of various aluminum-based products. The liquid primary aluminum obtained is crucial for producing components utilized across automotive, aerospace, construction, packaging, and electrical sectors due to its lightweight and corrosion resistance properties. |
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| Time representativeness description | Date of publication |
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