What is calcination? explain with an example.
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Calcination is a process of heating ore in the absence of air to a high temperature but insufficient to melt the ore. Generally, carbonates and hydrated ores are calcined. Example: ZnCO3 → ZnO + CO2.
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Calcination: It is a process in which the ore is heated to a high temperature below the melting point of metal in absence of air or limited supply of air.
Example:- calcination with reactions are: ∙ Moisture and water from hydrated ores, volatile impurities and organic matter are removed.
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