Question

what is the role of coke in metallurgical processes

Answer 1

Answer:

Coke is used as a fuel and as a reducing agent in smelting iron ore in a blast furnace. The carbon monoxide produced by its combustion reduces iron oxide (hematite) in the production of the iron product. Coke is commonly used as fuel for blacksmithing.

Answer 2

In all the metallurgical processes, of metals of any reactivity , coal is used to reduce them either from their carbonate form or sulphide form .