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Metallurgical problems affecting the economics of aluminum production

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How much of the growth of the aluminum industry is due to technological improvements made by metallurgical engineers? How much are new designs of reduction furnaces and plants, as well as operational techniques, contributing to the security of invested capital and its rapid return?

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  1. Olin Mathieson Chemical Corp., New York, USA

    Arthur F. Johnson (Consultant)

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Johnson, A.F. Metallurgical problems affecting the economics of aluminum production. JOM 10, 31–34 (1958). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03397857

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