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Fair Value Measurements - Significant Unobservable Inputs (Details) - Fixed to Variable London Metals Exchange Swap Net $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
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Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |  |
Fair Value | $ 0.0 | $ (2.8)
Level 3 | Discount rate, net |  |
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |  |
Value/Range of Unobservable Input | 0.0858 | 0.0858

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