Characterization and applications of red mud from bauxite processing

Abstract

This work describes the characterization of red mud – a waste generated by the Bayer process in the aluminium industry – which causes environmental problems. Residue of the alumina leaching from bauxite was analyzed for mineral compositions of the mineral ore and its residue for chemical composition, density, and grain-size composition. The residue was calcinated and finally tested as a pigment for use in the building material industry. The test blocks were tested on the compressive strength.