Bauxite Supplier in Malaysia
Bauxite supplier for Malaysian alumina, refractory, abrasive, cement and mineral-processing buyers. This aluminium-rich natural ore is purchased by mineral composition, available alumina, reactive silica, iron content, processing state and particle size rather than by a single chemical formula.
Commercial requirements include raw or beneficiated metallurgical bauxite, calcined aggregate, refractory-grade granules or powder and cement-grade mineral feed. Colour can range from reddish-brown and buff to grey or off-white because mineral composition and processing vary between grades.
Metallurgical bauxite is refined to produce alumina, while calcined and refractory grades serve furnace linings, castables, abrasive products and high-friction aggregate. Cement and other construction formulations use grades selected for alumina, iron, silica and particle-size requirements.
Send the required grade, target composition, raw or calcined state, sizing, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing or bulk format, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- CAS number
- 1318-16-7
- Grade
- metallurgical, raw, calcined, refractory, cement
- Appearance
- reddish-brown, buff, grey or off-white mineral ore in lumps, crushed granules or powder, depending on composition and processing
Bauxite grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metallurgical-grade bauxite | raw or beneficiated ore in lumps or crushed granules | — | Feedstock for alumina refining where available alumina, reactive silica, iron content, moisture and sizing are matched to the refinery specification. | Confirm the particle size and delivery format with the quotation. |
| Calcined bauxite | hard calcined lumps, granules or graded aggregate | — | Refractory, abrasive and high-friction aggregate applications requiring a heat-treated bauxite grade with defined chemistry, density and sizing. | Confirm the grade, particle range and delivery format with the quotation. |
| Refractory-grade bauxite | calcined lumps, granules or milled powder | — | Refractory bricks, castables and furnace linings where alumina, silica, iron oxide, bulk density and particle distribution are specified. | Confirm the particle range and pack format with the quotation. |
| Cement-grade bauxite | crushed ore, granules or milled mineral powder | — | High-alumina cement, mineral adjustment and selected construction-material formulations requiring a controlled alumina and iron-bearing feed. | Confirm the composition, sizing and delivery format with the quotation. |
How to buy bauxite from ChemTrade
Request a quote for bauxite
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | reddish-brown, buff, grey or off-white mineral ore in lump, granular or powdered form | — |
| Material identity | naturally occurring aluminium-rich mineral ore rather than a single pure aluminium compound | — |
| CAS number | 1318-16-7 | — |
| Commercial controls | available alumina, reactive silica, iron oxide, moisture, loss on ignition, bulk density where relevant and particle-size distribution confirmed against the selected grade | — |
Bauxite applications
Safety and handling
Keep dry and protected from contamination. Control dust during handling of fine grades and follow the safety information for the quoted mineral grade.
Common questions about bauxite
What is bauxite?
Bauxite is a naturally occurring aluminium-rich mineral ore made up of several aluminium minerals together with iron, silica, titanium and other mineral matter. It does not have one fixed chemical formula, so buyers use composition and mineral-processing specifications.
What is the difference between raw and calcined bauxite?
Raw or beneficiated bauxite is used principally as alumina-refinery feed. Calcined bauxite has been heat-treated for applications such as refractories, abrasives and high-friction aggregate. State the intended use because their density, chemistry and physical requirements differ.
Is bauxite the same as alumina or aluminium oxide?
No. Bauxite is the natural ore feedstock, while alumina or aluminium oxide is a processed aluminium compound. Their composition, appearance and applications differ, and each needs a separate purchasing specification.
Which specifications matter when buying bauxite?
Buyers commonly define available alumina, reactive silica, iron oxide, moisture, loss on ignition and particle-size distribution. Calcined and refractory grades may also require bulk-density and sizing controls. Send the target limits with the enquiry.
Can bauxite be requested as lumps, granules or powder?
Yes. Raw and processed grades may be supplied as ore lumps, crushed granules, graded aggregate or milled powder. State the top size, particle distribution and intended handling method so the relevant form can be quoted.
What details are needed for a bauxite price quotation?
Provide the grade, composition limits, raw or calcined state, particle-size range, quantity and delivery location. Mention the application, delivery format and required documents so applicable options can be confirmed.