Aluminum

1.	Introduction
2.	Properties of Pure Aluminum
2.1.	Mechanical Properties
2.2.	Physical Properties
3.	Chemical Properties
3.1.	Oxidation of Aluminum
3.2.	Reactions with Aqueous Solutions
3.3.	Reactions at High Temperatures
3.4.	Corrosion
3.5.	Gases and Aluminum
4.	Production
4.1.	History of the Electrolytic Reduction of Alumina
4.2.	Raw Materials
4.3.	Hall-Héroult Cell for Aluminum Production
4.3.1.	Electrolyte
4.3.2.	Electrode Reactions
4.3.3.	Current Efficiency
4.3.4.	Cell Voltage
4.3.5.	Heat Balance
4.3.6.	Fluid Dynamics
4.4.	Thermodynamic Considerations
4.5.	Alternate Processes
5.	Producing High-Purity Aluminum
6.	Aluminum Casting: Remelt Ingot
7.	Environmental Protection
7.1.	Air Emission
7.2.	Wastewater Discharge
7.3.	Solid Waste
7.4.	Regulatory Requirements
8.	Economic Aspects
9.	Toxicology and Occupational Health

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