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| Location | CN |
| Geographical representativeness description | 中国平均水平 |
| Reference year | 2003 |
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| Use advice for data set | When utilizing this data set for Life Cycle Assessment, it is critical to note that the figures represent the technology and environmental impacts associated with the year 2003 for Chinese aluminum production. Users should take into account advancements in technology and changes in greenhouse gas (GHG) emission factors if applying the data to assessments of current or future processes. The system boundary is limited to bauxite mining, alumina preparation, carbon anode production, aluminum electrolysis process, and ingot casting; thus, users must exclude transportation, plant construction, and equipment maintenance when applying this data set. |
| Technical purpose of product or process | The primary aluminum ingot produced through the aluminum casting process is intended for a wide range of applications, including the manufacturing of automotive parts, construction materials, electrical cables, and consumer electronics. |
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| General comment on data set | 中国原铝生产-2003年 |
| Copyright | No |
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| Data set valid until | 2005 |
| Time representativeness description | Data Source Literature Quantifies GHG Emissions at Four Time Points: 2003, 2006, 2008, and 2010 |
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