Presently the downstream aluminium sector in India has around 3,500 players with a processing capacity of 3.9 million tonnes. It comprises both large and mid-size firms and a much more significant number of smaller and unorganized players. The industry has time and again voiced the need for a policy-driven focus by the government. The sector will primarily benefit from a policy that focuses on the entire spectrum and offers a level playing field.

Aluminum Properties at a Glance

• Up to 8% of the earth’s crust

• Found in over 300 compounds and minerals

• The third most common chemical element

• The second most malleable metal

• The sixth most ductile metal

• Density of 2.70 g/cm3

• Tensile strength of 90 MPa, up to 690 MPa when alloyed

• Melting point of 1220°F

• Boiling point of 4,478°F

• Highly corrosion-resistant

• Good thermal conductivity

• High electrical conductivity

• Excellent reflective properties

• Non-toxic

• Odorless

• 100% recyclable