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The China factor: Aluminum industry impact

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The emergence of China as a global economic force has influenced the technical enterprise generally and a number of industries specifically. The aluminum industry is an example, with effects on consumption and demand as well as production and supply. This article reviews these areas from both a historical and future perspective.

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  1. TMS, Warrendale, PA

    Warren H. Hunt Jr. (technical consultant)

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For more information, contact W.H. Hunt, Jr., TMS, 184 Thorn Hill Road, Warrendale, PA 15086; (724) 776-9000, ext. 226; (724) 776-3770; e-mail whunt@tms.org.

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Hunt, W.H. The China factor: Aluminum industry impact. JOM 56, 21–24 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11837-004-0194-3

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