Bauxite Grains Stones
The mineral has a very significant place in world trade. It is the third most abundant ore in the earth’s crust. The existing bauxite deposits in the world are capable of meeting the world’s bauxite needs for hundreds of years.
Bauxite mining brings some ecological problems such as erosion and pollution of water resources. However, it is a fact that bauxite production and mining will continue as long as the world needs aluminum.
Usage areas
Bauxite is the raw material of aluminum. 90 percent of the world’s alumina and aluminum production comes from bauxite. Its most common use is in the production of aluminum.
In parallel with the production of alumina (aluminum oxide) and liquid aluminum, bauxite production also differs by region.
Apart from this, it is the building block of the production of building materials such as fire-resistant refractory bricks and cement.
Aluminum oxide (alumina); It is a white powder by refining red bauxite as it contains about 30-40 percent iron.
Some sectors and products where bauxite we use are as follows; aircraft industry, automotive, household appliances, power tools, abrasives.
