Hello! I need help with this specific question. From what raw material is aluminium extracted from?

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Hello! I need help with this specific question.  From what raw material is aluminium extracted from?

snowflake13 · Answer

I think Aluminium oxide (alumina)? That's the first thing that popped up when I searched it.

snowflake13 · Answer

or bauxite ore

anonymous · Answer

Many of us said those replies in class but my teacher said they were wrong.

snowflake13 · Answer

okay, I'll do some more digging. one sec

snowflake13 · Answer

I'm still just coming up with bauxite. this might take another minute.

anonymous · Answer

alright

snowflake13 · Answer

Bauxite consists of 45-60% aluminum oxide so it's not aluminum oxide or alumina. I can only find bauxite. Sorry! :(

anonymous · Answer

alright, thank you for your help!

photon336 · Answer

Pretty sure that's from bauxite ore containing aluminium oxide