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Data set: Aluminum electrolysis ; Liquid primary aluminum ; Prebaking ; Alumina for metallurgy ; 2014 (01.00.005)

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Full name Aluminum electrolysis ; Liquid primary aluminum ; Prebaking ; Alumina for metallurgy ; 2014

Location CN

Reference year 2021

Valid until

Reference flow(s) Aluminium, primary, liquid - 1000.0 * 1.0 kg (Mass)

Type Unit process, single operation

Parameterized? no

LCIA results included? no

Category Materials production / Metals and semimetals

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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.

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General comment 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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Reviews Dependent internal review by Tiangong LCI Data Working Group

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Owner of data set Tiangong LCI Data Working Group

Technical purpose 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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Data set version 01.00.005

Time stamp (last saved) 2024-04-30T20:23:58+08:00

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