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Restructuring and Other Charges - Schedule of Restructuring and Other Charges by Reportable Segments, Pretax (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring and other charges | $ 87 | $ 281 | $ 207
Alumina [Member] |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring and other charges | 3 | 39 | 12
Primary Metals [Member] |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring and other charges | 20 | 212 | 145
Global Rolled Products [Member] |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring and other charges | 43 | 19 | (11)
Engineered Products and Solutions [Member] |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring and other charges | 13 | (3) | 18
Segment Total [Member] |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring and other charges | 79 | 267 | 164
Corporate [Member] |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring and other charges | $ 8 | $ 14 | $ 43

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