Conversion of Bauxite Ore to Aluminum Metal
WEBJul 12, 2019 · Bauxite Ore Processing. Aluminum is found in varying amounts in nature as aluminosilies (contains aluminum, silicon, and oxygen) in various types of clay. As the minerals are weathered they gradually breakdown into various forms of hydrated aluminum oxide, Al 2 O 2 O, known as bauxite. The bauxite is purified by the Bayer .