Write equations for the separation of Fe2O3 from Bauxite ore, along with a short description of the process.
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bauxite + sodium hydroxide>aluminum hydroxide+ heat aluminum oxide + heat + electric current> aluminum
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To separate Fe2O3 (iron oxide) from Bauxite ore, you can use the principle of magnetic separation.
Here is the equation for the separation process:
Fe2O3 (s) + 3H2O (l) --> 2Fe(OH)3 (s)
The process:
1. Crush the Bauxite ore into small pieces to increase the surface area.
2. Add water to the crushed ore to form a slurry.
3. Pass the slurry through a magnetic separator or a high-intensity magnet. The magnetic separator will attract the Fe2O3 (iron oxide) particles due to their magnetic properties and separate them from the non-magnetic components.
4. Collect the separated Fe2O3 particles, which will form Fe(OH)3 in the presence of water.
In this process, Fe2O3 is separated from Bauxite ore based on its magnetic properties. The separated Fe2O3 particles can further be processed to obtain iron metal or used for other purposes.