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Understand the fundamental origins of the material properties of aluminium in order to manipulate the material.

The automotive industry often uses the ISO 11846 Method B standard to determine whether 6xxx-series aluminium alloys have intergranular corrosion (IGC).

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Understanding the influence of parameters on intergranular corrosion test results
By Jan Tore Buvik Gundersen, Hydro May 28, 2024
Customers are asking for more recycled post-consumer scrap in low-carbon aluminium products.

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How trace elements influence anodized and powder-coated aluminium profiles
By Malgorzata Chojak Halseid, Hydro May 28, 2024
Which quenching method we choose depends on the aluminium alloy, and on which properties we want to achieve with the extruded profile.

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Why we quench extruded aluminium profiles
By Jing Liu, Hydro Apr 23, 2024
Post-consumer aluminium scrap used for production of Hydro CIRCAL 100R

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The challenges (and importance) of producing near-zero aluminium
By Stig Tjøtta, Hydro Apr 05, 2024
Studio ThusThat has created a range of tableware and tiles made from bauxite residue.

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We are using bauxite residue to turn waste into aesthetic value
By Kevin Rouff, Editorial contributor Mar 06, 2024
Material science
Can aluminium-reinforced low-carbon concrete be the concrete for the future?
By Grete Hjetland, Hydro Apr 17, 2023
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Copper's effects on the intergranular corrosion of aluminium alloy 6005
By Shilpa Kumari, Hydro Aug 03, 2022
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How designers using permanent materials like aluminium contribute to the circular economy
By Jean-Marc Moulin, Hydro Mar 18, 2022
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Why carmakers need new aluminium alloys
By Jonas Braam, Hydro Jan 03, 2022
Material science
How composition and alloying elements affect corrosion resistance in aluminium
By Jan-Olov Nilsson, Hydro Oct 08, 2021
Material science
Debunking myths about the aluminium can
By Boris Kurth, Hydro Apr 08, 2021
Material science
What you need to know about lead-free aluminium alloys
By Esma Senel, Hydro Nov 26, 2020
Material science
Is additive manufacturing the next big thing for aluminium?
By Hans Erik Vatne, Editorial contributor Nov 20, 2020
Material science
Preventing crevice corrosion of aluminium
By Jan-Olov Nilsson, Hydro Oct 20, 2020
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Adhesive bonding in multi-material concepts
By Martin Schön, Hydro Oct 05, 2020
Material science
Aluminium burns, and other misconceptions
By Jan Strid, Editorial contributor Sep 19, 2020
Material science
How to prevent pitting corrosion in your aluminium designs
By Jan-Olov Nilsson, Hydro Sep 12, 2020
Material science
Coping with corrosion
By Jan-Olov Nilsson, Hydro Aug 27, 2020
Material science
Avoiding galvanic corrosion
By Arjan Bouvy, Hydro Aug 20, 2020
Material science
A quick guide to understanding aluminium temper designations
By Susanne Koch, Hydro Jun 09, 2020
Material science
Why aluminium tubes instead of copper for air conditioning?
By Xiao-Jun Jiang, Hydro Feb 10, 2020