might also describe this oxide?
2006-07-10 04:59:54 · 3 answers · asked by Book of Changes 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Your question is very confusing but the formula, however badly you wrote it, is for Aluminum Oxide Mono Hydrate.
That is the chemical that is used in an electronic cell to produce pure Aluminum metal. It is typically mixed with cryolite to reduce the melting point by 30%, to take less energy to produce the pure metal.
Producing Aluminum consumes 5% of the total electrical production in the USA. That is an enormous amount of energy diverted to the production of that useful metal. If everyone recycles their aluminum cans, one of the major uses of Aluminum, we can significantly reduce the power needed to produce pure aluminum. So recycling is a BIG DEAL!
Oh, are you asking the name of the ore, Bauxite, that contains Aluminum Oxide Mono Hydrate?
P.S. You need to learn how to write formulas.
2006-07-10 05:13:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
We use it in column (flash) chromatography at work to separate mixtures of organic chemicals. It is a white powder and is very hard and can be used as an abrasive and may be used in some scouring products and in sandpaper.
2006-07-11 00:27:42 · answer #2 · answered by SacBrian 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it's aluminum oxide mono hydrate. it's an oxide, but hydrates are hydrates
2006-07-10 12:48:44 · answer #3 · answered by shiara_blade 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋