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16/02/2022 4:31 pm
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What is the role of cryolite in the metallurgy of aluminium?
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16/02/2022 4:32 pm
Cryolite (Na3AlF6) has two roles in the metallurgy of aluminium:
1. To decrease the melting point of the mixture from 2323 K to 1140 K.
2. To increase the electrical conductivity of Al2O3.