Question

What is the function of SiO2 in the metallurgy of copper ?

Answer 1

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The role of silica which is SiO2 in the metallurgy of copper is to remove the iron oxide obtained during the process of roasting as 'sla. g'...

Answer 2

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).