Question

What is the role of flux in the metallurgy of iron and copper?

Answer 1

flux is an impurity used in the metallurgy of iron and copper to reduce the temperature of boiling of the metals

Answer 2

Generally, in metallurgy, a flux is used to remove impurities by creating a “slag” which floats on the surface of the liquid metal and which contains the impurities.  Similarly, Blast Furnace slag can be used to replace the “