Combined Science GCSE
Role of cryolite in reducing energy costs
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Cryolite is added to lower the melting point of the electrolyte, reducing the energy required and making the process more economical.
Topics that use Role of cryolite in reducing energy costs
- Using electrolysis to extract metals (AQA GCSE)
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- Electrolysis of molten compounds
- Electrolysis of molten mixtures
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- Extraction of metals
- Industrial extraction of aluminium
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