Are the raw material used to create aluminum dangerous?
The raw materials that are used to process aluminum are mainly bauxite ore, cryolite, caustic soda, carbon. Once molten, the aluminum is cast into various ingots that are analyzed for purity. Only top purity aluminum is used for aluminum can manufacturing. The aluminum is tested for Si, Fe, Mn, Mg, B, Va, Ti, Cr, Zn, Cd, Ar, etc….. Cadmium, Arsenic, are specific elements that are toxic, and aluminum containing those types of casts cannot appear in aluminum cans. Pig ingot is used for aluminum can production. It is a very pure cast and contains minimal or negligible amounts of any element that is deemed dangerous.
