Cryolite (Na 3 AlF 6 ) is used in the commercial production of aluminum from ore. Cryolite

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Cryolite (Na3AlF6) is used in the commercial production of aluminum from ore. Cryolite itself is produced by the following reaction:

6 NaOH + AlO3 + 12 HF2 Na3AlF6 + 9 HO


A mixture containing 800.0 kg of NaOH, 300.0 kg of Al2O3, and 600.0 kg of HF is heated to 950°C and reacts to completion. What is the maximum mass of Na3AlFformed?

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Chemistry For Engineering Students

ISBN: 9780357026991

4th Edition

Authors: Lawrence S. Brown, Tom Holme

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