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what happen of cryolite and fluospar after the process of elecrolytic reduction of alumina ?
cryolite and fluospar remaining in alumina?

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Cryolite and fluorspar are used to lower the melting point of alumina. They do not take part in the electrolytic process or undergo any chemical change. They are reused for electrolysis of alumina.

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