The worldwide aluminum economy: The current state of the industry

被引:49
作者
Das, Subodh K. [1 ]
Yin, Weimin [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506 USA
关键词
Aluminum;
D O I
10.1007/s11837-007-0142-0
中图分类号
T [工业技术];
学科分类号
08 ;
摘要
This article provides an overview and characterization of the worldwide aluminum industry and its importance to the world economy It reviews the current state of the industry, addressing the complete process from primary production through aluminum products to recycling. Global markets for aluminum and the future challenges and directions of the industry are also discussed, and the historical milestones in the aluminum industry are noted.
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