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Because of its ability to combine with both oxygen and nitrogen aluminium metal is used_____________?

A
As nitrometer
B
To remove air bubbles from molten metal
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C
To produce alloy
D
As insulator

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A
As nitrometer
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B
To remove air bubbles from molten metal
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C
To produce alloy
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D
As insulator
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Explanation
Aluminium's ability to react with both oxygen and nitrogen makes it useful for removing air bubbles (and dissolved gases) from molten metal, acting as a deoxidizing/degassing agent.

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