Waste clay from bauxite beneficiation to produce calcium
The beneficiation process of bauxite (Al-ore) generates over 10 mi tons of waste clay disposed of in tailing ponds. ... Cement pastes using clinker to gypsum ratios of 90:10, 85:15, and 75:25 developed compressive strength higher than a Portland cement. The pastes have major contents of ettringite and kuzelite depending on the sulfate …