Explain the steps involved in the extraction of metal, from its ore.
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Metallurgy
The scientific principles and the physical and chemical processes that are applied to obtain pure metals from their ores are known as metallurgy.
In other words, the process used for the extraction of metals in their pure form from their ores is referred to as metallurgy.
The extraction of a metal from its ore depends on:
1. The type of ore being used.
2. The nature of the impurities present in the ore.
3. The degree of the reactivity of the metal that is to be extracted.
Steps involved in Extraction
1.Concentration of ore that involves the removal of impurities from the ore.
2.Conversion of ore to metal oxide that can be done with Roasting or Calcination.
3.Conversion of metal oxide to metal.
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