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Segment Information (Schedule Of Reconciliation Of Segment Assets) (Details) (USD $) In Millions | Sep. 30, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010
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Total segment assets | $ 39,598 | $ 39,293
Alumina [Member] |  |
Total segment assets | 9,675 | 9,967
Primary Metals [Member] |  |
Total segment assets | 12,222 | 11,947
Flat-Rolled Products [Member] |  |
Total segment assets | 5,033 | 4,606
Engineered Products and Solutions [Member] |  |
Total segment assets | 5,951 | 5,434
Alcoa [Member] |  |
Total segment assets | $ 32,881 | $ 31,954

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