Mineral Description
Bauxite Ore is the world’s primary source of aluminum, valued for its high aluminum oxide (Al₂O₃) content and low levels of reactive silica. Bauxite typically appears in red, brown or beige tones, formed through tropical weathering processes, and is essential for alumina refining, refractories, cement production and chemical applications.
Industrial Uses and Applications
- Aluminum production: main raw material for alumina refineries and aluminum smelting.
- Cement industry: improves thermal resistance and clinker quality.
- Refractories: used to produce high-temperature bricks, furnace linings and insulation materials.
- Abrasives: used in cutting, polishing and blasting products.
- Chemical industry: raw material for alumina-based compounds.
Grades and Specifications
Standard commercial grades include:
- 48–50% Al₂O₃ + SiO₂ < 12%
- 50–52% Al₂O₃ + SiO₂ < 10%
- 50% Al₂O₃ + SiO₂ 5% (premium grade)
Extraction and Processing
Bauxite is extracted from open-pit mines and processed through crushing, washing, drying and grading. Chemical analysis determines alumina, reactive silica, iron oxide and moisture levels.
Major producing regions include Guinea, Australia, India, Brazil, Pakistan, Ghana and China.
Bauxite Supply – PEI PADIMAR
PEI PADIMAR supplies high-grade bauxite ore and calcined bauxite in multiple sizes for alumina refining, refractories, cement and industrial applications. Material is available in lumps, fines and concentrate.
Packaging options include 1-ton big bags, containerized cargo and bulk shipments with full documentation (COA, MSDS, SGS/Intertek reports and Certificate of Origin).
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Bauxite ore (48%–52% Al₂O₃) for aluminum, refractories and cement industries.