Question

What are the three major steps involved in extraction of a metal after its ore is mined?

Answer 1

The three major steps involved in extraction of a metal after its ore is mined are:
1) Concentration of the ore to remove impurities.
2) Reduction of the ore to get the metal.
3) Purification of the ore.

Answer 2

Explanation:

The process of extraction of metal from the ore is called as metallurgy. It involves various steps such as the mining of ore, conversion of ore to oxide, conversion of metal oxide to metal and purification.

Hence, we can say that after the mining of ore, the next step must be:

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.