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Why is aluminium not produced by the electrolysis of an aqueous solution of aluminium oxide
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Why is aluminium not produced by the electrolysis of an aqueous solution of aluminium oxide

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The extraction is done by electrolysis. The ions in the aluminum oxide must be free to move so that electricity can pass through it. Aluminum oxide has a very high melting point (over 2000°C) so it would be expensive to melt it. Aluminum oxide does not dissolve in water, but it does dissolve in molten cryolite.

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