How Is Aluminum Made? - Episode 334
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Unprofessional Engineering Podcast - How to Smelt Boxite
Aluminum compounds occur in all types of clay, but the ore that is most useful for producing pure aluminum is boxite. About 90% of global boxite supplies are found in tropical and subtropical areas. It's essentially in desert regions in like Africa and South America with a few exceptions such as Russia or China. So it's a really simple 26 step process. And don't forget to subscribe, like, share, we love the reviews.
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