Chemistry

In the electrolysis of alumina, cryolite is added to

  1. lower the melting point of alumina
  2. decrease the electrical conductivity
  3. minimize the anode effect
  4. remove impurities from alumina

Metallurgy

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lower the melting point of alumina

Reason — Addition of cryolite lowers the fusion point of the mixture i.e., mixture fuses around 950°C instead of 2050°C.

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