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Derivatives and Other Financial Instruments - Schedule of Outstanding Forward Contracts that were Entered into Hedge Forecasted Transactions (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Jun. 30, 2013 Btu MWh | Dec. 31, 2012 Btu MWh
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Energy Contracts [Member] |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Electricity (megawatt hours) | 59,409,328 | 100,578,295
Natural gas (million British thermal units) | 19,010,000 | 19,160,000
Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member] |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Foreign exchange contracts | $ 89 | $ 71
Aluminum Contracts [Member] |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Aluminum contracts (kmt) | 1,108 | 1,120

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- Definition Outstanding forward contracts entered into as hedge forecasted transactions measured in british thermal units. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Outstanding forward contracts entered into as hedge forecasted transactions measured in mega watt hours. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Outstanding forward contracts entered into as hedging forecasted transactions measured in kilo metric ton. + References No definition available. + Details
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