What is the function of SiO2 in the metallurgy of copper ?
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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'...
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'...
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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).
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