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

Cryolite (Na3AlF6) has two roles in the metallurgy of aluminium:


1) It lowers the melting point of the mixture to about 1140K.


2) It increases the electrical conductivity of the mixture.


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