Bauxite Ores
Bauxite ore production targets are based on alumina and liquid aluminum production targets.
Bauxite is a mixture of aluminum oxide and hydroxides with an hardness(Mohs scle) of 1-3 and a density of 2,5 – 3,5 gr/cm3. 90% of the metal aluminum production in the world is supplied from bauxite ore. In this respect, bauxite ore has an important place in world trade. Bauxite is a mixture of diasporite (Al2O3.H2O), böhmit [AlO(OH)], gibsite (hydrarjilit) [Al(OH)3] minerals and generally contains silica, iron oxides and TiO2.
Area of Use:
■ Aluminium production
■ Additional raw materials in calcium aluminated cement production
■ Iron and steel industry
■ High alumina added cement production
■ Slag thinner in iron and steel industry