Aluminium production: what to do with 150 million tons of waste
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02.07.2018
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At one experimental metallurgy plant in Aachen in Germany, scientists are trying to recycle waste from primary aluminium production in a more efficient and sustainable way. The waste is mixed with carbon and then melted at extreme temperatures. Known as Red mud, the mixture can be a treasure trove of elements which can be reused in the steel industry.
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