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Question
What is the role of cryolite in the metallurgy of aluminium?
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Solution 1
Cryolite (Na3AlF6) has two roles in the metallurgy of aluminum:
- To decrease the melting point of the mixture from 2323 K to 1140 K.
- To increase the electrical conductivity of Al2O3.
Solution 2
Cryolite increases the electrical conductivity of alumina, which is basically a very weak electrical conductor, and decreases the mixture’s fusion temperature.
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