Chemistry- Metals (1 Viewer)

[Tom2nv]

helo there juss a question i am unsure of how to answer, it states the chemistry of the extractions process of aluminium in an Australian refinery, including equations.

 

[SoulSearcher]

I like google.
http://www.australianminesatlas.gov.au/info/factsheets/aluminium.jsp
Also search in wikipedia.

 

[Forbidden.]

Teh Wikipedia is nice too ...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aluminium

Or if you want proper repsonses, PM or reply to me

 

[Tom2nv]

also, where is aluminium mined in Australia, like any websites or info on dis would b appreciated.

 

[Wooz]

Aluminium is not mined but extracted from its ore Bauxite which is mined.

http://www.australianminesatlas.gov.au/info/aimr/bauxite.jsp
http://www.aluminium.org.au/Page.php?d=1007

 

[Tom2nv]

Also having trouble finding advantages and disadvantages of producing aluminium

 

[Jono_2007]

Also having trouble finding advantages and disadvantages of producing aluminium

You will have to get used to, researching things yourself.
Advantages:

• Aluminium (Al) is a metal with extreamly good resistance to corrosion

• Al is useful in the production of alloys where it can influence resistance to corrosion.

• Good electrical conductivity.

Disadvantages:

• Alot of electrical energy is required to extract aluminium from its ore, via electrolysis.

Thats all i can think of right now, but try not to get too reliant on other people!
Hope It helps.

_Jono_

 

[csuwai]

this is not realli a disadvantage of producing al.. but u can add that it would be better to recycle it, then produce it as it only needs 1/5 of its energy to re mold it