ROLE OF CRYOLITE IN METALURGY OF ALUMINIUM - Chemistry -

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ROLE OF CRYOLITE IN METALURGY OF ALUMINIUM

Anuradha Puri · Accepted Answer

Role of cryolite in
metallurgy of aluminium

1) Cryolite lowers
the melting point of alumina from 2323K to 1140K

2) It functions as
a solvent for alumina

3) It reduces the
cost of the process

4) The melt of
alumina and cryolite conducts electricity