MetallurgyHardBloom L3
Question
When an impurity in a metal has greater affinity for oxygen and is more easily oxidises than the metal itself. Then, the metal is refined by
Options
A.cupellation
B.zone-refining
C.distillation
D.electrolytic process
Solution
Sol. In cupellation impurity associated with metal have high affinity for oxygen.
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