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Process Data set: Aluminum product processing ; Aluminum products ; Primary aluminum ingots and recycled aluminum (en) en zh

Key Data Set Information
Location CN
Reference year 2005
Name
Aluminum product processing ; Aluminum products ; Primary aluminum ingots and recycled aluminum
Use advice for data set The users of this data set should note that the information is based on processes and technology available in 2005, and therefore may not accurately reflect current practices or technological advancements. Users must take this into account when applying this data in life cycle assessments, particularly if aiming for contemporary relevance. It may be necessary to adjust for changes in technology, efficiency, and environmental regulations when using this data set for comparative purposes or integrating with newer data. The recycling content and practices should also be specifically considered in the context of the temporal data point.
Technical purpose of product or process This aluminum product processing data set pertains to the manufacturing and handling of aluminum products derived from both primary aluminum ingots and recycled aluminum sources. The materials represented by this data set are utilized for the fabrication of a diverse range of aluminum items, including but not limited to construction materials, transportation components, packaging solutions, and electrical conductors due to aluminum's properties such as light weight, corrosion resistance, and high conductivity.
Classification
Class name : Hierarchy level
  • ILCD: Materials production / Metals and semimetals
General comment on data set This aluminum product processing data set pertains to the manufacturing and handling of aluminum products derived from both primary aluminum ingots and recycled aluminum sources. The materials represented by this data set are utilized for the fabrication of a diverse range of aluminum items, including but not limited to construction materials, transportation components, packaging solutions, and electrical conductors due to aluminum's properties such as light weight, corrosion resistance, and high conductivity.
Copyright No
Owner of data set
Quantitative reference
Reference flow(s)
Time representativeness
Time representativeness description The text indicates that it is based on 2005 data
Technological representativeness
Flow diagram(s) or picture(s)
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LCI method and allocation
Type of data set Unit process, single operation
Deviation from LCI method principle / explanations None
Deviation from modelling constants / explanations None
Data sources, treatment and representativeness
Deviation from data cut-off and completeness principles / explanations None
Deviation from data selection and combination principles / explanations None
Deviation from data treatment and extrapolations principles / explanations None
Data source(s) used for this data set
Completeness
Completeness of product model No statement
Validation
Type of review
Dependent internal review
Reviewer name and institution
Data generator
Data set generator / modeller
Data entry by
Time stamp (last saved) 2024-04-30T20:23:58+08:00
Publication and ownership
UUID 6262b7cb-ea7d-4b42-a97c-d781a51c3337
Date of last revision 2024-05-13T14:41:43.531892+08:00
Data set version 01.00.005
Permanent data set URI https://lcadata.tiangong.world/showProcess.xhtml?uuid=6262b7cb-ea7d-4b42-a97c-d781a51c3337&version=01.00.000&stock=TianGong
Owner of data set
Copyright No
License type Free of charge for all users and uses

Inputs

Type of flow Classification Flow Location Mean amount Resulting amount Minimum amount Maximum amount
Product flow Materials production / Metals and semimetals 1.46E9 kg1.46E9 kg
Waste flow Wastes / Production residues 1.66E9 kg1.66E9 kg
Product flow Materials production / Inorganic chemicals 7.28E9 kg7.28E9 kg

Outputs

Type of flow Classification Flow Location Mean amount Resulting amount Minimum amount Maximum amount
Product flow Materials production / Metals and semimetals 7.84E9 m37.84E9 m3