in the electolytic reduction of alumina graphite anode is gradually consumed why
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in electrolytic reduction of alumina,oxygen gas is evolved at the anode which oxidises the carbon(graphite )anode to CO and further, to CO2 .As a result ,the graphite anode is consumed and needs to be replaced gradually.
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here's your answer,
in electrolytic reduction of alumina,oxygen gas is evolved at the anode which oxidises the carbon(graphite )anode to CO and further, to CO2 .As a result ,the graphite anode is consumed and needs to be replaced gradually.
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