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What is the role of graphite rod in the electrometallurgy of aluminium?

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During electrometallurgy of aluminium, graphite rod reduces alumina to aluminium.
$2 A l_{2} O_{3} + 3 C \to 4 A l + 3 C O_{2}$

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