Describes the three steps involved in the making of aluminium; mining bauxite, separating the alumina from impurities, and finally the removal of the oxygen from alumina. The many and varied uses of aluminium are also illustrated. Music by Rory O’Donoghue and Grahame Bond. Suitable for middle secondary level.
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ACMI Identifier
000310
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Aluminum
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Aluminum mines and mining
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Bauxite
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Industries - Australia
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Mineral industries
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Mines and mineral resources - Australia
Childrens Films → Children 6-12
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)