Aluminum electrolysis carbon anode production ; carbon anode ; petroleum coke

Categories:
Categories:
Unit processes/Materials production/Non-energetic raw materials
Location:
CN - China
Reference year: -
Description

The carbon anodes produced in this process are utilized in aluminum electrolysis. This involves the electrolytic reduction of alumina to produce aluminum metal. The carbon anodes, made using petroleum coke, are essential components in the Hall-Héroult process, which is the major industrial process for smelting aluminum. Users of this data set should consider the specific energy consumption and emissions associated with the production of carbon anodes using petroleum coke. It is critical to include these factors when assessing the environmental impact of the aluminum production process. Additionally, users should take into account the potential for recycling used anodes as part of the life cycle assessment, which can significantly reduce the overall environmental footprint.

Process type
Unit
LCI modeling approach
Unknown
Multifunctional modeling
NONE
Format
ILCD
Aggregation type
NOT_APPLICABLE
Data provider
TianGong
Review status
Internal
Cost
Free
Contact
Tiangong LCI Data Working Group