Smelting vs Remelting vs Recycling: What OneSky Actually Does

Clarifying terms: primary smelting vs remelting vs recycling, and how OneSky turns scrap into premium products.

In Plain Language

Smelting makes primary aluminum from bauxite/alumina.
Remelting/recycling convert scrap to quality feedstock.
Energy savings up to ~95% vs primary production.
Quality controls ensure spec-compliant outputs.

People often confuse aluminum smelting with recycling. Smelting produces primary aluminum. We recycle and remelt scrap into billets, ingots, and profiles.

Definitions

Smelting: electrolytic process from alumina/aluminum oxide
Remelting/Recycling: melting sorted scrap with treatment and filtration

Why It Matters

~95% energy savings vs primary
Lower carbon footprint with equivalent performance

Learn more: recycling process and sustainable aluminum.

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About the Author

OneSky Technical Team - OneSky Green Aluminum's expert team brings decades of experience in sustainable aluminum manufacturing and recycling. Our commitment to innovation and environmental responsibility drives everything we do.

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