This compilation is the most comprehensive historical collection of papers written on primary aluminum science and technology. It is a definitive reference in the field of aluminum production and related light metals technologies and contains a strong mix of materials science and practical, applied technology. Written for materials scientists and engineers, metallurgists, mechanical engineers, aerospace and automobile engineers, electrical and electronics engineers, this volume is a valuable resource for the global aluminum and light metals industries.

This compilation is the most comprehensive historical collection of papers written on primary aluminum science and technology. It is a definitive reference in the field of aluminum production and related light metals technologies and contains a strong mix of materials science and practical, applied technology. Written for materials scientists and engineers, metallurgists, mechanical engineers, aerospace and automobile engineers, electrical and electronics engineers, this volume is a valuable resource for the global aluminum and light metals industries.

This new four-volume set contains compilations of the best papers in the 40+ year history of this definitive reference in the field of aluminum production and related light metals technologies. Each volume contains a strong mix of materials science and practical, applied technology surrounding its particular topic. Essential Readings in Light Metals, Volume 1: Alumina and Bauxite Don Donaldson, Benny E. Raahauge, Editors ISBN 9 78-1-118-63664-0 Essential Readings in Light Metals, Volume 2: Aluminum Reduction Technology Geoff Bearne, Marc Dupuis, Gary Tarcy, Editors ISBN 9 78-1-118-63574-2 Essential Readings in Light Metals, Volume 3: Cast Shop for Aluminum Production John F. Grandfield, Dmitry G. Eskin, Editors ISBN 9 78-1-118-63571-1 Essential Readings in Light Metals, Volume 4: Electrode Technology for Aluminum Production Alan Tomsett, John Johnson, Editors ISBN 978-1-118-63663-3

ONE OF A FOUR-BOOK COLLECTION SPOTLIGHTING CLASSIC ARTICLES Landmark research findings and reviews in aluminum reductiontechnology Highlighting some of the most important findings and insightsreported over the past five decades, this volume features many ofthe best original research papers and reviews on aluminum reductiontechnology published from 1963 to 2011. Papers have been organizedinto seven themes: 1. Fundamentals 2. Modeling 3. Design 4. Operations 5. Control 6. Environmental 7. Alternative processes The first six themes deal with conventional Hall-Héroultelectrolytic reduction technology, whereas the last theme featurespapers dedicated to nonconventional processes. Each section beginswith a brief introduction and ends with a list of recommendedarticles for further reading, enabling researchers to explore eachsubject in greater depth. The papers for this volume were selected from among some 1,500Light Metals articles. Selection was based on a rigorousreview process. Among the papers, readers will find breakthroughsin science as well as papers that have had a major impact ontechnology. In addition, there are expert reviews summarizing ourunderstanding of key topics at the time of publication. From basic research to advanced applications, the articlespublished in this volume collectively represent a complete overviewof aluminum reduction technology. It will enable students,scientists, and engineers to trace the history of aluminumreduction technology and bring themselves up to date with thecurrent state of the technology.

ONE OF A FOUR-BOOK COLLECTION SPOTLIGHTING CLASSIC ARTICLES Landmark research findings and reviews in aluminum reduction technology Highlighting some of the most important findings and insights reported over the past five decades, this volume features many of the best original research papers and reviews on aluminum reduction technology published from 1963 to 2011. Papers have been organized into seven themes: 1. Fundamentals 2. Modeling 3. Design 4. Operations 5. Control 6. Environmental 7. Alternative processes The first six themes deal with conventional Hall-Héroult electrolytic reduction technology, whereas the last theme features papers dedicated to nonconventional processes. Each section begins with a brief introduction and ends with a list of recommended articles for further reading, enabling researchers to explore each subject in greater depth. The papers for this volume were selected from among some 1,500 Light Metals articles. Selection was based on a rigorous review process. Among the papers, readers will find breakthroughs in science as well as papers that have had a major impact on technology. In addition, there are expert reviews summarizing our understanding of key topics at the time of publication. From basic research to advanced applications, the articles published in this volume collectively represent a complete overview of aluminum reduction technology. It will enable students, scientists, and engineers to trace the history of aluminum reduction technology and bring themselves up to date with the current state of the technology.

The Light Metals symposia are a key part of the TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition, presenting the most recent developments, discoveries, and practices in primary aluminum science and technology. Publishing the proceedings from these important symposia, the Light Metals volume has become the definitive reference in the field of aluminum production and related light metal technologies. The 2014 collection includes papers from the following symposia: •Alumina and Bauxite •Aluminum Alloys: Fabrication, Characterization and Applications •Aluminum Processing •Aluminum Reduction Technology •Cast Shop for Aluminum Production •Electrode Technology for Aluminum Production •Light-metal Matrix (Nano)-composites

The Light Metals symposia at the TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition present the most recent developments, discoveries, and practices in primary aluminum science and technology. The annual Light Metals volume has become the definitive reference in the field of aluminum production and related light metal technologies. The 2020 collection includes papers from the following symposia: • Alumina and Bauxite• Aluminum Alloys, Processing and Characterization• Aluminum Reduction Technology• Cast Shop Technology• Cast Shop Technology: Recycling and Sustainability Joint Session• Electrode Technology for Aluminum Production

The Light Metals symposia are a key part of the TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition, presenting the most recent developments, discoveries, and practices in primary aluminum science and technology. Publishing the proceedings from these important symposia, the Light Metals volume has become the definitive reference in the field of aluminum production and related light metal technologies. The 2015 collection includes papers from the following symposia: 1.Alumina and Bauxite 2.Aluminum Alloys: Fabrication, Characterization and Applications 3.Aluminum Processing 4.Aluminum Reduction Technology 5.Cast Shop for Aluminum Production 6.Electrode Technology for Aluminum Production 7.Strip Casting of Light Metals

The Light Metals symposia at the TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition present the most recent developments, discoveries, and practices in primary aluminum science and technology. The annual Light Metals volume has become the definitive reference in the field of aluminum production and related light metal technologies. The 2019 collection includes papers from the following symposia: 1. Alumina and Bauxite 2. Aluminum Alloys, Processing, and Characterization 3. Aluminum Reduction Technology 4. Cast Shop Technology 5. Cast Shop Technology: Energy Joint Session 6. DGM-TMS Symposium on Lightweight Metals 7. Electrode Technology for Aluminum Production 8. REWAS 2019: Cast Shop Recycling Technologies 9. Scandium Extraction and Use in Aluminum Alloys 10. Ultrasonic Processing of Liquid and Solidifying Alloys

ONE OF A FOUR-BOOK COLLECTION SPOTLIGHTING CLASSIC ARTICLES Original research findings and reviews spanning all aspects of the science and technology of casting Since 1971, The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society has published the Light Metals proceedings. Highlighting some of the most important findings and insights reported over the past four decades, this volume features the best original research papers and reviews on cast shop science and technology for aluminum production published in Light Metals from 1971 to 2011. Papers have been divided into ten subject sections for ease of access. Each section has a brief introduction and a list of recommended articles for researchers interested in exploring each subject in greater depth. Only 12 percent of the cast shop science and technology papers ever published in Light Metals were chosen for this volume. Selection was based on a rigorous review process. Among the papers, readers will find landmark original research findings and expert reviews summarizing current thinking on key topics at the time of publication. From basic research to industry standards to advanced applications, the articles published in this volume collectively represent a complete overview of cast shop science and technology, supporting the work of students, researchers, and engineers around the world.