This article is about the aluminium production process. For the alumina production process, see
Deville–Pechiney process.
The Deville process, also known as the Sainte-Claire Deville process,[1]: 86 was the first industrial process used to produce aluminium.[2]: 103 It was developed by Henri Étienne Sainte-Claire Deville in 1854.[3]: 39 Aluminium produced using the Deville process typically contains 1% iron and 0.75% silicon.[2]: 106
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