Aluminum alloys

Nonferrous

Grade: UNKNOWN
Composition: UNKNOWN
Feedstock: Primary aluminum is a deep-frontier dependency; scrap is more accessible
Virgin / recycled: UNKNOWN
Machinability: UNKNOWN
Weldability: Requires process-specific procedure (TIG/MIG+spool) — not interchangeable with steel settings
Recyclability: Excellent when sorted
Recycling method: Remelt — energy intensive; sort alloys
Provenance: Seeded qualitative passport. Numeric properties UNKNOWN unless cited.