Question

Explain Calcination in brief. ​

Answer 1

Calcination :

It is the process of converting an ores to oxide by strongly heating it in limited air .

For example carbonate ores are converted into the oxide by heating in the absence of air.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Calcination. The IUPAC defines calcination as "heating to high temperatures in air or oxygen". However, calcination is also used to mean a thermal treatment process in the absence or limited supply of air or oxygen applied to ores and other solid materials to bring about a thermal decomposition.