Explain why it is necessary to use a mixture, alumina and cryolite, rather than just alumina

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Eric Tune · Answer 1 · 2023-01-04T03:32:48+0000

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The mixture of cryolite and aluminium oxide has a lower melting point than pure aluminium oxide. This means a lower amount of energy is required to establish effective conditions for electrolysis and thus makes it more cost effective.

Explain why it is necessary to use a mixture, alumina and cryolite, rather than just alumina

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