hallherolt process Flashcards | Quizlet
three steps of extracting aluminium from bauxite. 1) purification of bauxite. 2) melting of alumina. 3) electrolysis to extract aluminium. purification of bauxite. 1) Al2O3 treated with NaOH. 2) forms Al (OH)3. 3) Al (OH)3 is heated above 1000 C. 4) forms pure aluminium oxide (alumina)