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The following is a list of presentations given within the Aluminum symposia throughout TMS 2010, and have been made available free-of-charge.

• The Strategic Impact of Changing Energy Markets on the Aluminium Industry
  Presented by Adams
• Aluminum Recycling in a Carbon Constrained World:Observations and Opportunities
  Presented by Dr. Subodh Das, CEO & Founder, Phinix, LLC.
• The Challenges that Aluminum Faces as Material of Choice
  Presented by Frank Field, Materials Systems Laboratory
• The Impact of Economic Highs and Lows on Aluminum Smelter Construction
  Presented by Cesar Inostroza, Senior VP and General Manager, SNC-Lavalin Inc.
• Challenges and Opportunities Relative to Increased Usage of Aluminum within the Automotive Industry
  Presented by Mark Verbrugge, General Motors R&D
• Aluminum is Sustainable
  Presented by Williamson

Alumina & Bauxite
Lead Organizer: Carlos Enrique Suarez, Hatch Associates Inc.
Keys issues covered on the Bayer Process Technology will be fundamentals, improvements and experiences, chemistry and quality, design, operations and maintenance for plant safety and integrity, a sustainability and environmental focus on residues, dusts and other emissions. [Learn More]

Aluminum Alloys: Fabrication, Characterization and Applications
Lead Organizer: Subodh K. Das, Phinix LLC
All aspects of the physical and mechanical metallurgy of aluminum alloys will be examined. Fundamental and applied research, as well as product development, testing and implementation, also will be addressed. [Learn More]

Aluminum Rolling
Lead Organizer: Kai F. Karhausen, Hydro Aluminium
This symposium covers all processes related issues to produce aluminum plates, strip or foil by rolling, especially the basic rolling processes. [Learn More]

Aluminum Reduction Technology
Lead Organizer: Charles Mark Read, Bechtel Corporation
A session on sustainability, environmental and specific energy consumption issues is planned. [Learn More]

Cast Shop for Aluminium Production
Lead Organizer: John F. Grandfield, Grandfield Technology Pty Ltd.
This symposium will cover charge materials, pre-furnace treatment, melting, fluxing, filtration, casting processes, automation, process modeling and control, environmental issues, grain refinement, cast structures, and safety. A session on health, safety and the environment issues related to casthouse operations also will be offered. [Learn More]

Electrode Technology for Aluminium Production
Lead Organizer: Ketil A. Rye, Alcoa Mosjøen
This carbon technology symposium will feature a session on sustainability and environmental issues related to carbon and other electrodes. [Learn More]

Inspection Systems for Aluminum Processing
Lead Organizer: Gary B. Parker, Wise Alloys, LLC
This seminar will cover recent advances in systems for the inspection of aluminum in process. Innovations related to equipment and methods for inspecting aluminum will be covered. [Learn More]

Aluminum Strip Casting
Lead Organizer: Kai F. Karhausen, Hydro Aluminium
In combination with the associated rolling session, a technology overview on the production of aluminum strip, plate and foil via all processing routes is planned. [Learn More]

Magnesium Technology 2010
Lead Organizer: Sean Agnew, University of Virginia
This is one of the largest world gatherings of magnesium specialists. Papers are offered on all aspects of magnesium, from primary production to application and recycling. [Learn More]

General Abstracts: Light Metals Division
Lead Organizer: Alan A. Luo, General Motors Corporation
A wide range of presentations are planned. [Learn More]

General Poster Session
Lead Organizer: Alan A. Luo, General Motors Corporation
Visual presentations on Light Metals will be showcased. [Learn More]