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Question
Why is Aluminum smelting the second most important metallurgical industry in India? Explain.
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Solution
Aluminium smelting is the second most important metallurgical industry in India because -
- It is light, resistant to corrosion, a good conductor of heat, malleable and becomes strong when it is mixed with other metals.
- It is used to manufacture aircraft, utensils and wires.
- It has gained popularity as a substitute of steel, copper, zinc and lead in a number of industries.
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