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Title
Applications for Advanced Ceramics in Aluminum Production: Needs and Opportunities
The Aluminum Association Inc.
Publication Date:
Feb 1, 2001
Scope:
Aluminum production creates some of the most corrosive
high-temperature environments in industry
today. Advanced ceramic materials are known for their superior
performance in high-temperature,
corrosive operating conditions. It seems natural that aluminum
producers would take advantage of
the improved energy efficiency, productivity, and metal quality that
advanced ceramics can offer.
However, due to a variety of factors, including the high cost relative
to traditional materials,
the lack of experience in aluminum processes, and durability concerns,
advanced ceramics are used
very little in aluminum production today, compared to their potential.
Despite these concerns, the most significant reason for their limited
use is lack of knowledge and
understanding between the two industries on the material requirements
of aluminum production and
material characteristics that advanced ceramics can offer. This report
summarizes a workshop aimed
at bringing the two industries together to discuss aluminum needs and
advanced ceramic
capabilities. By starting a dialogue between the two industries, this
report represents the first
step in forming a collaborative partnership to take advantage of
considerable opportunities to
improve production and energy efficiency.
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