Recent advances in the remelting process for recycling aluminium alloy chips: a critical review
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2025-04-24Journal
International Journal of Material FormingAbstract
This critical review examines advances in preprocessing and remelting processes for aluminium alloy chip recycling, emphasizing pre-treatment and remelting techniques that improve both resource recovery and material quality. Pre-treatment strategies, particularly cleaning methods and compaction are critically evaluated. Various cleaning methods, including centrifugation, ultrasonic solvent washing, extraction, and distillation are compared based on their ability to remove residual cutting fluids. Cold compaction, which augments chip density to approximately 2.5 g/cm³, significantly curtails oxidation losses and enhances metal recovery. During remelting, NaCl-KCl-based fluxes with limited fluoride additions (e.g., 3–7 wt% Na₃AlF₆) disrupt oxide networks but require careful dosage control to minimize furnace corrosion and environmental hazards. Moreover, mechanical stirring combined with suitable melting temperatures reduces porosity while enhancing melt purity. Future research should prioritize the development of low-energy cleaning methods, flux composition optimization, and scalable production techniques to further advance sustainable aluminium recycling.
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