Question

Role of graphite rod in the electrolytic reduction of alumina

Answer 1

graphite is the only non- metal that conducts electricity and helps in electrolytic process...

Answer 2

Answer:

• Graphite rod is used as an anode and graphite line iron as cathode during the electrolysis of alumina. ... Thus the role of graphite in electrometallurgy of aluminium is to prevent the liberation of oxygen so that the aluminium is not oxidized by oxygen