Which method is used for the purification of Bauxite ore?
Leaching is used for the purification of Bauxite ore. Leaching is a process that is used in extractive metallurgy. In this process, the ore is treated with chemicals to convert the valuable metals within into soluble salts while impurity remains insoluble. Key Points. The leaching of aluminium oxide from bauxite is called Baeyer's process.