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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