Question

What is the chemical formula of Bauxite?

Answer 1

Bauxite

• The principal ore of aluminum, bauxite, usually contains ${\mathrm{SiO}}_2$, titanium oxide $\left({\mathrm{TiO}}_2\right)$, and iron oxides as impurities.
• Bauxite is used for extracting aluminium.
• The chemical formula of bauxite is ${\mathrm{Al}}_2{\mathrm{O}}_3.\mathrm{x}{\mathrm{H}}_2\mathrm{O}$.

Uses of bauxite

• Bauxite is utilized in a variety of industries, including chemical, refractory, cement, steel, and the petroleum industry.
• Bauxite is also utilized in the rubber, paint, plastic, and cosmetics industries.