Question:

In zone refining method, the molten zone

Updated On: Jul 28, 2022
  • contains impurities
  • contains purified metal only
  • contains more impurity than the original metal
  • moves to either side
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Zone refining process is based upon the fact that impurities are more soluble in melt than in the original metal. Hence, molten zone contains more impurities than the original metal.
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Concepts Used:

Refining

Refining is an industrial process of reducing the impurities of a substance. In simpler terms, refining is a process of purification of metals to remove the impurities from them to obtain the metals in the purest form.

Refining Methods of Metals

There are various methods used in the refining process of metals. They are listed below-

  • Distillation
  • Liquidation
  • Poling
  • Oxidation
  • Electrolytic refining
  • Zone refining
  • Vapour phase refining
  • Van-Arkel method
  • Chromatographic method

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