Question

What is the role of cryolite in the metallurgy of aluminium?

Answer 1

Answer:

• The main purpose of adding cryolite(Na{3}AlF{6}) in metallurgy of aluminium is-

1. To increase the electrical conductivity of the alumina Al_{2}O_{3}  

    2. To decrease the melting point of the mixture

Explanation:

Answer 2

increase the electrical conductivity