Where are the Aluminium smelting industries located?

Aluminium smelting industries are located in the states of Odisha, Kerala, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra.

What is the process of smelting aluminum?

Aluminium smelting is the process of extracting aluminium from its oxide, alumina, generally by the Hall-Héroult process. Alumina is extracted from the ore bauxite by means of the Bayer process at an alumina refinery. Smelters are often located near ports, since many smelters use imported alumina.

How many Aluminium smelting plants are located in our country?

8 aluminium smelting plants
There are 8 aluminium smelting plants in the country located in Odisha (formerly Orissa) (Nalco and Balco), West Bengal, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu. In 2004, India produced over 600 million tons of aluminium.

How many aluminum smelters are there in the world?

Aluminium is produced in over 200 smelters in approximately 40 countries.

Is Aluminium smelting industry is a key industry?

Aluminium smelting is the second most important metallurgical industry in India. It is light, resistant to corrosion, a good conductor of heat, malleable and becomes strong when it is mixed with other metals. It has gained popularity as a substitute of steel, copper, zinc and lead in a number of industries.

What are the requirements for locating Aluminium smelting industry?

Answer: Regular supply of electricity and an assured source of raw material at minimum cost are the two prime factors for location of the industry.

Is the raw material used in aluminium smelting?

Alumina and bauxite are the two main raw materials in the aluminium making process. Aluminium is obtained by the electrolysis of alumina which extracts pure aluminium metal from alumina.

How much electricity does an Aluminium smelter use?

The smelting of aluminium is the most energy-intensive stage of aluminium production, with each tonne of aluminium requiring around 15 MWh of electricity.

How many aluminium smelters are in China?

List of aluminium smelters

Where is the largest aluminium plant?

China Hongqiao, right now, is the largest aluminium smelter in the world. With a combined annual capacity of 3.61 million tonnes, the Shandong province-based aluminium producer outpaced state-backed Aluminium Corporation of China and the erstwhile largest UC Rusal in a space of only two years.

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Which is the largest aluminium smelter in Malaysia?

Aluminium Alloy Smelter Ind. Sdn. Bhd. (AAS) has been a successful become a quality manufacturer of Aluminium Alloy Ingots in serving both local market and international market. We are one of the largest and most reputable aluminium alloy smelter in Malaysia. Our smelting plant commenced operation in 2006 with an annual capacity of 18,000MT.

Who is SDM smelting Sdn.Bhd and what do they do?

SDM Smelting (M) Sdn. Bhd. is a Malaysia Aluminum alloy ingot manufacturer, which was established in 2004 as a private limited company. SDM Smelting offers a wide range of Aluminum alloy ingots for die casting applications meeting various international and customer’s specialty standards.

When was yechiu metal smelting Berhad established in Malaysia?

Since the establishment of Yechiu Metal Smelting Berhad in Malaysia in 1984, it always insists on the business philosophies of Beyond the Excellence,Non-stop Exploration, Sustainable Operation and Globalization Development.Over 20 years on,Yechiu is pacing into success steadily.

Which is the leading aluminium extruder in Malaysia?

Press Metal is the leading aluminium extruder in Malaysia with a 40,000-tonne capacity per annum, complete with an in-house tool-and-die shop offering quick turnaround services. In addition, our plant is equipped with modern facilities that provide an extensive range of surface finishes – anodized, powder coated, and bright dip.