Chemical Formula of Bauxite, Properties, Uses
Bauxite is naturally occurring, composed of a mixture of aluminium hydroxide. Bauxite is the principal ore of Aluminium.
The Chemical Formula for Bauxite is Al2H2O4
Bauxite Properties
| Chemical Formula | Al2H2O4 |
| Atomic number | 13 |
| Appearance | white to gray to reddish brown |
| Density | 2.5-3.5 g/cm3. |
| Molecular Weight/ Molar Mass | 119.977 g/mol |
| Boiling Point | (2518°C, 4565°F) |
| Melting Point | (659°C, 1219°F) |
| Other names | Phosphorus (V) chloride, Pentachloro Phosphorane |
Uses of Bauxite
- It is used as an adsorbent.
- Used a Catalyst and Desiccating agent
- Used in the manufacture of dental cement and refractories.