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Write the chemical composition of cryolite.
Write the chemical composition of cryolite.
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Cryolite is used in the extraction of aluminum, and its formula is \( \text{Na}_3\text{AlF}_6 \).
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Cryolite is a mineral composed of sodium, aluminum, and fluoride. Its chemical composition is:
\[
\text{Na}_3\text{AlF}_6
\]
Thus, the chemical formula of cryolite is \( \text{Na}_3\text{AlF}_6 \).
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