Question:

Aluminium is extracted by the electrolysis of:

Updated On: Jul 2, 2022
  • alumina
  • bauxite
  • molten cryolite
  • alumina mixed with molten cryolite
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Aluminium is extracted by electrolysis of a fused mixture of alumina (2-8%) synthetic cryolite $Na_3AlF_6$ (80-85%), $AlF_3$ and fluorspar. This makes alumina good conductor and lowers the fusion temperature also.
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