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State the role of silica in the metallurgy of copper.

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During roasting, copper pyrites give and .






Roasted ore is then mixed with silica (acidic flux) and heated to remove 

(basic) as a slag of iron silicate.


Lighter slag forms upper layer and is removed through slag hole.
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State the role of silica in the metallurgy of copper.
Updated OnMar 1, 2023
TopicGeneral Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements
SubjectChemistry
ClassClass 12
Answer TypeText solution:1 Video solution: 1
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