Primary aluminum production

Primary aluminum production is the process of extracting aluminum metal from raw materials, primarily bauxite ore. First, bauxite is refined into a purified compound called alumina through a chemical process. Then, alumina is subjected to electrolysis in a process called the Hall-Héroult process, where an electric current is passed through it to separate aluminum metal from oxygen. This molten aluminum is collected, cooled, and shaped into billets or ingots for manufacturing. This process requires significant energy and produces aluminum used in packaging, construction, transportation, and various other industries.