explain role:SiO2 in the extraction of copper
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During the process of extraction of pure copper from copper
pyrite,SiO2 acts as acidic flux which combines with iron oxide(FeO) to
form iron silicate(FeSiO3).
CuFeS2 + heat ---> Cu2s + FeS + SO2
FeS + O2 ----> Feo
FeO + SiO2 ----> FeSiO3
CuFeS2 + heat ---> Cu2s + FeS + SO2
FeS + O2 ----> Feo
FeO + SiO2 ----> FeSiO3
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Answer:During the process of extraction of pure copper from copper pyrite,SiO2 acts as acidic flux which combines with iron oxide(FeO) to form iron silicate(FeSiO3).
CuFeS2 + heat ---> Cu2s + FeS + SO2
FeS + O2 ----> Feo
FeO + SiO2 ----> FeSiO3
Explanation:
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