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Electricity Lyse/lysis
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Again, can you see the two main features not waste this time!
Aluminium Ore
BAUXITE
Bauxite is not a single composition, more a range
of hydrated aluminium oxides and hydroxides.
It is found as a weathering
product in soils in hot
sub-tropical and tropical
climates.
Draw this, noting the bubbles. We will discuss the chemistry of these
later. Note the tap hole for molten aluminium. This is a CONTINUOUS proc
Keeping the electrolysis cell molten
The negative cathode, around the edges of the cell, attracts the
positively charged aluminium ions. These gain electrons and
aluminium which fall to the base of the tank as molten metal
Step 4. At this stage, the oxide is porous and dyes can be added.
Further treatment makes the oxide solid and resistant.
Examples of anodised aluminium.
2. Aircraft industry