ProcessDataset version: v01.01.000

Aluminum electrolysis; Prebaking Alumina for metallurgy; Production mixing, at the plant

Data source: Tiangong LCA Data Working Group

Scope & method

Dataset description

The aluminum electrolysis process described herein is utilized for the production of liquid primary aluminum through the prebaking method. This liquid primary aluminum is specifically intended for use in metallurgy. The data set corresponding to this process is relevant for applications that involve casting, refining, and further fabrication of aluminum products. It encompasses industrial operations such as the creation of aluminum alloys, components for the automotive industry, construction materials, and aerospace parts that require metallurgical grade aluminum.

Functional unit

1000 kg

Allocation and modeling

None