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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