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Data set: Scrap Aluminum Extraction ; Scrap Aluminum ; Waste Polyethylene and Scrap Aluminum Mixture (01.00.005)

Full name
Scrap Aluminum Extraction ; Scrap Aluminum ; Waste Polyethylene and Scrap Aluminum Mixture
Location
ZJ-CN
Reference year
2012
Valid until
Reference flow(s)
Type
Unit process, single operation
Parameterized?
no
LCIA results included?
no
Category
Materials production / Metals and semimetals
Synonyms
Use advice for data set
When using this data set, it is important to ensure that it represents the specific technology and region relevant to your study, in this case, Zhejiang Province, China. Users should be aware of any potential changes in the separation technology that could affect the consumption and emission factors. It is recommended to account for technological advances in the separation process when extrapolating data for future scenarios. Moreover, the inclusion of recycling in relevant categories should be consistent with the goal and scope of the LCA study.
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General comment
The process described is used for the separation of polyethylene and aluminum from mixed waste materials. It is applied to recycle scrap aluminum and recover polyethylene from the waste polyethylene and scrap aluminum mixture. This recycled aluminum can then be used in various industries including packaging, construction, and automotive. The recovered polyethylene can be reprocessed into new plastic products.
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License and access conditions
Copyright
no
License type
Free of charge for all users and uses
Owner of data set
Tiangong LCI Data Working Group
Technical purpose
The process described is used for the separation of polyethylene and aluminum from mixed waste materials. It is applied to recycle scrap aluminum and recover polyethylene from the waste polyethylene and scrap aluminum mixture. This recycled aluminum can then be used in various industries including packaging, construction, and automotive. The recovered polyethylene can be reprocessed into new plastic products.
Input Products
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Co-Products
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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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