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CaF_(2) is used in metallurgy of aluminium. Give reasons.

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SOLUTION :(1) Aluminium is obtained by electrometallurgical processby carrying out an electrolysis of fused alumina `Al_(2)O_(3)` in cryolite `Na_(3)AlF_(6)`.
(2) This mixture has a very high melting point and RELATIVELY less electrical conductivity.
(3) To lower the melting point of the mixture and increases the electrical conductivity `CaF_(2)` is added.


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