The surface chemistry of Bayer process solids: a review
WEBJan 15, 1999 · The Bayer process is used for refining bauxite to smelting grade alumina (Al 2 O 3), the precursor to aluminium. The process was developed and patented by Karl Josef Bayer 110 years ago, and has become the cornerstone of the aluminium production industry worldwide. ... Below the critical oxalate concentration ( below its stability .