Bauxite is known as wonder metal because ______.

It consists of different colours

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It can be used with various types of metals

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Can extract more metal from less ore

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It comprises various mixtures

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The correct option is B It can be used with various types of metals
Bauxite is basically an aluminous rock containing hydrated aluminium oxide as the main constituent and iron oxide, silica and titania in varying proportions. The corrosive resistant material, Aluminium is produced from Bauxite. Bauxite is found in various colours like white, grey, yellow, orange, red, pink, or brown. Thus, it is also known as the wonder metal.

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