CX-011730: Categorical Exclusion Determination

Phinix, LLC - Production of Primary Quality Magnesium and Al-Mg Alloys from Secondary Aluminum Scraps CX(s) Applied: B3.6 Date: 11/20/2013 Location(s): Kentucky, Arizona Offices(s): Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy

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November 20, 2013
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Phinix, LLC - Production of Primary Quality Magnesium and Al-Mg Alloys from Secondary Aluminum Scraps
CX(s) Applied: B3.6
Date: 11/20/2013
Location(s): Kentucky, Arizona
Offices(s): Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy

Phinix, LLC, in conjunction with Materials & Electrochemical Research Corp., proposes to conduct small-scale, in-lab, research and development of proof of concept for an electrorefining process to produce primary-quality magnesium and aluminum-magnesium alloys using secondary aluminum-alloy melts as domestic scrap feedstock.