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Which two substances are added along with alumina to obtain aluminium from alumina by electrochemical reduction?

To obtain the alumina from aluminium by electrochemical reduction in which alumina has high melting point to bring down its melting point feldspar (CaF2) is added and cryolite (Na3AlF6) is added to increase the electrical conductivity so that electrolysis could be carried out easily.


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