Continuing our series on the aluminum industry, this blog will look into how powdered aluminum oxide, also known as alumina or Al2O3, is turned into solid aluminum metal.
Copper is a versatile metal used for a wide variety of applications. The alloying elements that are combined in Cu provide properties, such as strength, electrical conductivity/resistivity, ductility, luster, and even anti-microbial qualities, that are very desirable for the end user. Verification of the composition of the final alloys is critical to ensuring the material will be fit for use.