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What is the role of SiO_(2) in the extration of copper? |
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Answer» SOLUTION :The copper ore is heated in a REVERBERATORY furnace after mixing with SILICA. IRON oxide forms a slag of `FeSiO_(3)" with "SiO_(2)` `{:(FeO + SiO_(2) to FeSiO_(3)), ("Slag"):}` The slag is removed and copper matte is then charged into the silica line converter. |
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