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    White papers

    With our white papers we aim to share our knowledge on design in aluminium and its material properties. From inspirational case studies to step-by-step guides, our white papers are packed with aluminium insights.

    • Trust, transparency and transition white paper

      Trust, transparency and transition

      Taking on the challenges in the primary aluminium value chain

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    • S-Grade white paper cover

      S-Grade alloys for specialist automotive applications

      Car designers and manufacturers are under ever increasing demands to make safer, lighter and more recyclable vehicles.

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      Contributing to a just and green transition - our approach

      This white paper explores Hydro’s holistic sustainability approach, and role in supporting a just and green transition.

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      Aluminium Solutions for Trucks & Large Commercial Vehicles

      The truck industry is facing challenges when designing components: weight reduction, safety and total cost.

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      Automotive Material Selection for a Net Zero Future

      Can the automotive industry achieve a carbon-neutral future?

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      How to increase the use of recycled materials

      Outlook and lessons learned about circular economy from the aluminium industry.

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      Adhesive bonding of aluminium

      Possibilities and limitations in adhesive bonding of aluminium

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      Carbon footprint of recycled aluminium

      Hydro’s position on how to calculate carbon footprint of recycled aluminium

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    • Front page of white paper Hydro Circular Economy Lifecycle Assessment June 2020. Aluminium beverage cans about to be recycled.

      Materials supporting the circular economy

      Understanding materials from a life cycle approach

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      E-mobility white paper

      Materials selection for a more sustainable automotive future

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      Fire safety aluminium structures

      How structures in aluminium can be designed and effectively protected against fire

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    • Publication cover with photo of three tall light poles roadside

      Pole Products Passive safety

      Aluminium as a material for light poles and support structures

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    • Cover of the publication. Photo of young girl drinking from an aluminium can

      The benefits of using aluminium for beverage cans

      Aluminium cans are the planet’s most recycled container and can be considered a renewable resource in themselves.

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