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Metallurgy: Bayer's and Hall's Methods for Aluminium Extraction
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Metallurgy: Bayer's and Hall's Methods for Aluminium Extraction

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What is the purpose of passing carbon dioxide gas through the warmed filtrate?

  • To dissolve alumina
  • To precipitate aluminium hydroxide (correct)
  • To enhance the conductivity of the solution
  • To increase the pH of the solution
  • What happens when Al(OH)3 is calcined at 1000°C?

  • It forms Al(OH)2
  • It melts into a liquid
  • It sublimates into a gas
  • It decomposes into Al2O3 and H2O (correct)
  • Which compound is added to the mixture during the electrolytic reduction of alumina to lower its melting point?

  • Calcium carbonate (CaCO3)
  • Sulphuric acid (H2SO4)
  • Cryolite (Na3AlF6) (correct)
  • Sodium chloride (NaCl)
  • What is deposited on the cathode during the electrolytic reduction of alumina?

    <p>Aluminium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does graphite lining play in the steel tank during electrolysis?

    <p>It acts as the cathode</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do the anodes need to be changed periodically during the electrolysis of alumina?

    <p>Due to oxidation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the impurities present in bauxite?

    <p>Silica, ferric oxide, titanium oxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is used for the separation of impurities in bauxite?

    <p>Bayer's method</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the final product obtained after the concentrated alumina is calcined?

    <p>Aluminium oxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which reagent is used to leach bauxite in Bayer's method?

    <p>Concentrated solution of caustic soda (NaOH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to aluminium hydroxide in the Hall's process?

    <p>It forms water-soluble sodium aluminate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of sodium carbonate in Hall's process?

    <p>To leach bauxite and form water-soluble sodium aluminate</p> Signup and view all the answers

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