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Metallurgical Engineering · Q58

Extractive Metallurgy

Engineering and GATE · Metallurgical Engineering · question 58

Q58

Identify the correct statement with reference to the extractive metallurgy of aluminium.

A.
The electrolyte consists of molten Na3AlF6 with approximately 1 to 8% Al2O3
Answer
B.
Approximately 80% of the aluminium deposited on the cathode comes from cryolite
C.
Sodium is deposited along with aluminium, but is immediately vapourised
D.
Anode effect sets in when the cryolite concentration goes below 40%

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
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