Question:

Which one of the following ores is best concentrated by froth - floatation method?

Updated On: Jul 2, 2022
  • Magnetite
  • Malachite
  • Galena
  • Cassiterite
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The Correct Option is C

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Galena ( $PbS$ ) is best concentrated by a froth-floatation method. This method is used for the concentration of sulphide ores such as galena ( $PbS$ ), zinc blende ( $Z n S )$ and copper pyrite $\left( CuF eS _{2}\right)$.
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What are Ores and Minerals? 

Minerals are the naturally occurring, homogeneous inorganic solid substances. They are having a definite chemical composition and crystalline structure, hardness and color. For example, copper pyrite, calamine, etc.

Impurities in an ore are called gauge. The removal of a gauge from the ore is called concentration ore. 

Several steps are involved in the extraction of pure metal from ores. Major steps are as follows –

  • Concentration of the ore
  • Isolation of the metal from its concentrated ore
  • Purification of the metal