Which reagent is used in Bayer's process? Toppr
Bauxite(A l 2 O 3 . H 2 O) is an important ore of aluminium with large impurities and is hence first roasted and then treated with concentrated solution of caustic soda. This dissolves aluminium oxide present in bauxite due to the formation of sodium aluminate, (N a A l O 2 ). A l 2 O 2 . H 2 O + 2 N a O H → 2 N a A l O 2 + 3 H 2 O.