aluminumhydroxide
Aluminum hydroxide is a chemical compound with the formula Al(OH)3. It is an amphoteric substance, meaning it can react as both an acid and a base. In its natural form, it is found as the mineral gibbsite. Aluminum hydroxide is a white, amorphous or crystalline solid. It is insoluble in water but soluble in strong acids and strong bases.
Industrially, aluminum hydroxide is produced primarily from bauxite ore through the Bayer process. It serves as
In medicine, aluminum hydroxide is widely employed as an antacid to neutralize stomach acid and relieve heartburn,