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Explain the process of obtaining "blister copper" from "copper matte" with equations. |
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Answer» Solution :Copper matte is charged into SILICA lined convertor. some silica is also added and hot air blast is blown toconvert the REMAIN FeS, FeO and `Cu_2//Cu_2O` to the metallic copper. FOLLOWING reactions takes place:`2FeS+3O_2to 2FeO+2SO_2` `FeO+SiO_2to FeSiO_3` `2Cu_2+3O_2 to 2Cu_2O+2SO_2` The solidified copper OBTAINED has blistered APPERANCE due to the evolution of S`O_2 ` and so its called blister copper. |
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