Question

Describe how the principles of thermochemistry is applied in pyrometallurgy

Answer 1

Thermochemistry is the part of thermodynamics that studies the relationship between heat and chemical reactions. Thermochemistry is a very important field of study because it helps to determine if a particular reaction will occur and if it will release or absorb energy as it occurs.

Pyrometallurgical processes are generally grouped into one or more of the following categories:

calcining,

roasting,

smelting,

refining.