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General Principles And Processes Of Isolation Of Elements

Question
CBSEENCH12010184

What is the role of graphite in the electrometallurgy of aluminium?

Solution

In the metallurgy of aluminium, steel cathode and graphite anode are used. The graphite anode is useful for the reduction of Al2O3 into Al.

2Al2O+ 3C  --->  4Al + 3CO2

                          (graphite)