kryolite (Meaning)
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kryolite (n.)
See Cryolite.
Synonyms & Antonyms of kryolite
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kryolite Sentence Examples
- Kryolite, a rare mineral, is the primary source of fluorine for aluminum production.
- The unique properties of kryolite make it an ideal flux in the electrolytic reduction of alumina to produce aluminum.
- Greenland is the primary source of kryolite, with significant deposits found in Ivittuut and Qeqertarsuaq.
- The demand for kryolite diminished in the late 20th century due to the development of alternative fluxes in aluminum production.
- Despite the decline in demand, kryolite is still used in specialized applications, such as in the production of fluoride salts and in the ceramics industry.
- The bright, luminescent glow of kryolite under ultraviolet light has led to its use in decorative and artistic applications.
- Kryolite has also been used as a component in agricultural fertilizers and as a flux in enameling and glass-making.
- The rarity of kryolite and its specialized applications have made it a relatively expensive material.
- The mining and processing of kryolite can pose environmental challenges, requiring careful management and mitigation strategies.
- The search for alternative sources and substitutes for kryolite continues, driven by concerns over supply and environmental sustainability.
FAQs About the word kryolite
See Cryolite.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Kryolite, a rare mineral, is the primary source of fluorine for aluminum production.
The unique properties of kryolite make it an ideal flux in the electrolytic reduction of alumina to produce aluminum.
Greenland is the primary source of kryolite, with significant deposits found in Ivittuut and Qeqertarsuaq.
The demand for kryolite diminished in the late 20th century due to the development of alternative fluxes in aluminum production.
