Chemistry 12th Edition

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ISBN 10: 0078021510
ISBN 13: 978-0-07802-151-0

Chapter 21 - Metallurgy and the Chemistry of Metals - Questions & Problems - Page 952: 21.6

Answer

Roasting is a process of heating of sulfide ore to a high temperature in presence of air. It is a step of the processing of certain ores. More specifically, roasting is a metallurgical process involving gas–solid reactions at elevated temperatures with the goal of purifying the metal component(s). Often before roasting, the ore has already been partially purified. The concentrate is mixed with other materials to facilitate the process.

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Roasting is a process of heating of sulfide ore to a high temperature in presence of air. It is a step of the processing of certain ores. More specifically, roasting is a metallurgical process involving gas–solid reactions at elevated temperatures with the goal of purifying the metal component(s). Often before roasting, the ore has already been partially purified. The concentrate is mixed with other materials to facilitate the process.
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