MetallurgyHardBloom L1

Question

Which of the following statement is correct regarding Cu-extraction

Options

A.In the smelting step carbon reduction takes places
B.During partial roasting Cu2S remains almost unaffected
C.In Bessemer converter, only self reduction occur, not slag formation
D.Blister forms in the blister Cu is due to dissolved CO2

Solution

Sol. Affinity of Cu is less for oxygen due to which Cu2S remain unaffected during partial roasting.

Create a free account to view solution

View Solution Free
Topic: Metallurgy·Practice all Metallurgy questions

More Metallurgy Questions

Sulphide ores are generally concentrated by the :...During the electrolysis of fused carnallite, MgCl2 is decomposed to liberate Mg at cathode and not KCl to liberate the K...Match column I with column II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists : Column I Column II I...Identify the metal M whose extraction is based on the following reactions :MS + 2O2 → MSO42MS + 3O2 → 2MO + ...Which metal is extracted using a hydrometallurgical process involving complexation?...