Aluminum Ingots
Aluminum ingots are blocks of cast, high-purity aluminum (minimum 99.7%) serving as a raw material for various industries, including construction, automotive, aerospace, and electronics, and can be melted down and processed into different shapes and products.
Production:
- Primary Ingots: Made from bauxite ore, which is refined into alumina and then electrolyzed to produce aluminum.
- Secondary Ingots: Produced from recycled aluminum scrap.
- Alloying: Aluminum ingots can be alloyed with other elements (like copper, magnesium, zinc, or silicon) to enhance specific properties, such as strength, hardness, or corrosion resistance.
- Shapes and Sizes: Ingots are typically rectangular or trapezoidal, with sizes varying from a few kilograms to several metric tons.
- Purity: Aluminum ingots typically have a minimum purity level of 99.7%
Applications:
- Construction: Used for building materials, roofing, siding, and structural components.
- Automotive: Employed in vehicle bodies, engine parts, and wheels.
- Aerospace: Used in aircraft construction for its lightweight and strength properties.
- Electronics: Used in manufacturing electronic components due to its excellent conductivity.
- Packaging: Used for making cans, foil, and other packaging materials.
- Recycling: Ingots are generally converted into thin sheets for can making and other applications that are subsequently recycled.
