MetallurgyHardBloom L3
Question
In the manufacturing of metallic sodium by fused salt-electrolysis method (Down's process), small amount of CaCl2 that added is known as auxiliary electrolyte and is used to
Options
A.improve the electrical conductance
B.decrease the melting point of electrolyte
C.stabilise the metallic sodium
D.increase the temperature of electrolysis
Solution
Sol. In electrolysis method (Down’s process) CaCl2 is added to improve conductivity.
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