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Question
The following questions relate to the extraction of aluminium by electrolysis.
Name the other aluminium containing compound added to alumina and state the significance.
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Solution
Cryolite
Significance: Cryolite (Na3AlF6) is added along with alumina and fluorspar. It lowers the fusion temperature from 2050°C to 950°C and enhances conductivity.
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