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How do you make aluminium?

Updated: 8/16/2019
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Aluminium could be made given sufficient energy. However it is an abundant element in ores in the earths crust so it is mined and refined.

Refining is done through heating the 'rock' into liquid. Heavier liquids drop to the bottom of a chamber, while lighter liquids remain on top; plants use a type of filter to keep the liquids separate.

Once aluminum is in liquid form, machinery moves the containers, pours the liquid aluminum into whatever forms are needed.

A&E had a recent broadcast about "How is Aluminum Made". You might find the episode on their website.

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