Engagements

Evaluation of market development potential of extreme-purity aluminum

For a client within the metals industry, CRA evaluated the market development potential of extreme-purity aluminum (i.e., 99.996 to 99.999 % purity). Applications were considered within the following market segments: integrated circuits, superconductors and cryoconductors, nuclear fusion reactors, fiber optics, specialty alloys and intermetallic compounds. On the basis of our analysis, we recommended that the client pursue an aggressive market development program.