In the extraction of aluminium from bauxite, the first step is the ...
WEBFeb 26, 2019 · Bauxite (red) contains Fe 2 O 3. and SiO 2 as the main impurities. It is crushed to a powder and is treated with a cone, solution of NaOH at 150200°C (under pressure) when Al 2 O 3 dissolves.. The solution is filtered to remove Fe 2 O 3 and siO solution on hydrolysis at 50 60°C give insoluble aluminium hydroxide.