Illustrates how aluminium is created, and indicates how much the metal is needed in the modern world. The basic raw material is mined in Ghana then shipped to Scotland, were hydro-electric power is available to create aluminium - a metal which is a skilful blend of ingredients.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
006966
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Aluminum
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Industry
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Metals
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Metals - History
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Aluminum
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Metals
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)