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7 Chapter 2. Production and Processingof Extraction of AluminumThe extraction of aluminum from its ore and subsequent Processing into finished prod-ucts takes place in a series of successive operations, each largely independent of the the various processes are carried out at different plant sites. A summary ofproduction steps from the bauxite mine through casting is given in Fig. Bauxite miningAluminum comprises approximately 8% of the earth s crust, making it second only tosilicon ( ). Iron is third at about 5%.
7 Chapter 2. Production and Processing of Aluminum 2.1 Extraction of Aluminum The extraction of aluminum from its ore and subsequent processing into finished prod-
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