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Bauxite
Bauxite is the primary ore of aluminum, a vital resource used extensively in the manufacturing of aluminum metal. It contains minerals like gibbsite, boehmite, and diaspore, as well as impurities such as iron oxides and silicates.
Key Uses of Bauxite
1.Aluminum Production- The major use of bauxite is to produce alumina (aluminum oxide), which is then smelted to create aluminum metal.
2. **Abrasives and Refractories**: Bauxite is also used in the production of abrasives, and refractory materials that can withstand high temperatures.
3. **Cement**: It is sometimes used in cement production, particularly for high-alumina cement.
SPECIFICATION
Raw Bauxite
Alo2- 59% - 61%
Fe2O3-0.50 – 2.00 %
TiO2- 1.70 – 2.60 %
SiO2- 1.50 – 5.50 %
L.O.I -31 – 32 %
CaO + MgO+ Alkali – 1% Max
India is one of the significant producers of bauxite globally, with large reserves concentrated in various states. Bauxite mining is critical for the country's aluminium industry and is also exported in raw and processed forms.
Key Bauxite Producing Regions in India:
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Odisha: The state has the largest bauxite reserves in India, accounting for more than half of the country's total reserves. Key mining areas include Kalahandi, Sambalpur, and Rayagada districts.
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Andhra Pradesh: Visakhapatnam district is known for its large deposits of bauxite.
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Chhattisgarh: Areas like Bastar and Korba are major producers of bauxite.
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Maharashtra: Bauxite is mined in districts like Kolhapur.
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Jharkhand: Notable for reserves in the Lohardaga and Gumla regions.
Key Applications of Indian Bauxite:
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Aluminium Industry: The majority of Indian bauxite is used for alumina and aluminium production.
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Cement and Refractories: High-alumina cement production and refractory materials also use bauxite.
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Abrasives: Some grades of bauxite are used for making abrasives.
