An aluminate is a compound containing aluminium and oxygen with more electropositive elements. WikipediaNaming Oxygen (from the Greek roots ὀξύς (oxys (acid literally "sharp" from the taste of acids and -γενής (-genēs (producer literally begetteris the Usually aluminate refers to AlO₂⁻. Examples include sodium aluminate and potassium aluminate. Sodium aluminate is an important commercial Inorganic chemical Potassium aluminate is a Compound with the formula. One of its uses is as an accelerant in the setting of Concrete. Aluminate can also refer to the polyatomic ion AlO₃³⁻

Minerals like chrysoberyl are sometimes called aluminates, although they are often classified as mixed oxides. The Mineral or Gemstone chrysoberyl, not to be confused with Beryl, is an aluminate of Beryllium with the formula BeAl2O4 A mixed oxide is an Oxide of more than one Chemical element. See category for a list As minerals, aluminates are much less common than aluminosilicates, which occur in bewildering variety. Aluminosilicate Minerals are minerals composed of Aluminium, Silicon, and oxygen

See Category:Aluminates for a list of aluminates.

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