ProcessDataset version: v01.01.000

Alumina extraction and precipitation; Bayer process refining block (digestion to precipitation); Production mix, at plant, GLO

Data source: Tiangong LCA Data Working Group

Scope & method

Dataset description

Core Bayer refinery block converting prepared bauxite feed into an alumina intermediate (post-digestion and precipitation), prior to final calcination/drying. This split follows literature identifying the Bayer process as the alumina production route from bauxite.

Functional unit

1 kg