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What is aluminum?

Aluminum is a silvery-white metallic element with the atomic number 13 and the chemical symbol Al, placed in group 13 of the periodic table.

Recycling aluminum significantly reduces CO2 emissions

Aluminum is the third most common element in the Earth’s crust and is valued for its low density (about one-third that of iron), high mechanical strength in alloys, and corrosion resistance. It is easy to work with, non-toxic, tasteless, and an excellent conductor of both heat and electricity, making it a widely used metal in many industries.

By using aluminum scrap, CO2 emissions can be reduced by 92% compared to production from raw materials.
Recycling aluminum saves 95% of the energy required for primary production.
One ton of recycled aluminum saves up to 14,000 kWh of energy.*

Examples of aluminum in everyday life:

• Window frames and other building elements
• Food packaging
• Engine blocks and other car parts
• Interior and furniture
• Kitchenware
• Beverage cans

Aluminum is the third most recycled material in the world, after iron and paper, and globally, 63% of all aluminum cans are recycled. Thanks to its infinite recyclability, 75% of all aluminum ever produced is still in use today.

Did you know that aluminum is the third most recycled material in the world, following iron and paper? Globally, 63% of all aluminum cans are recycled.

*EuRIC

AlMg

5xxx-aloys

Fraction consisting of different 5xxxx-alloys.

Aluminum Copper Radiators

Fraction consisting of clean aluminum and copper radiators, and/or aluminum fins on copper tubing, free of brass tubing, iron, and other foreign contamination.

Or fraction consisting of clean aluminum and copper radiators and may contain brass tubing and app. 1% iron.

Aluminum Extrusion Scrap

Tata

Fraction consisting of one alloy (typically 6063). Material may contain “butt ends” from the extrusion process but is free of any foreign contamination. 

Anodized material is acceptable. 

Mixed Aluminum Turnings

Telic

Fraction consisting of clean, uncorroded aluminum borings and turnings of two or more alloys and subject to deductions for fines more than 3% through a 20-mesh screen and dirt, free iron, oil, moisture, and all other non-metallic items.

Mixed Aluminum Castings

Tense

Fraction consisting of all clean aluminum castings which may contain auto and airplane castings but no ingots, and to be free of iron, brass, dirt, and other non-metallic items. Oil and grease not more than 2% to total.

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