Processing ores of this element can produce cryolite.
This element was once isolated via reduction by potassium  in the Wohler process, while its hydroxide was found in the second stage of the Deville process. Alkoxides of this element are used in the MPV reduction and Oppenauer oxidation. Processing ores of this element can produce cryolite. Modern techniques for its isolation include using the Bayer process followed by the electrolytic procedure developed by Hall and Heroult, and its oxide is found in nature as corundum. For 10 points, name this ductile metal extracted from bauxite ore.
This element was once isolated via reduction by potassium  in the Wohler process, while its hydroxide was found in the second stage of the Deville process.
aluminum