What is Bauxite? Mineral, Formula, Uses with Videos and FAQs BYJU'S
By the Bayer Process, the bauxite is purified. The ore is first combined with a hot, condensed sodium hydroxide solution. Aluminium and silicon oxides, but not other impurities such as iron oxides, can be dissolved by NaOH, which remains insoluble. By filtration, the insoluble materials are removed.