Question:

Which process is used in smelting during metallurgy of copper?

Updated On: Aug 1, 2022
  • Self reduction of copper
  • $Cu_2S$ is converted into $Cu_2O$
  • FeS is converted into FeO
  • Reduction of Fe
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Solution and Explanation

Smelting of Cu results in slag formation and matte formation. $ {FeS + Cu2O -> FeO + Cu2S}$ $ {FeO + SiO2 ->}$$\underset{\text{(slag)}}{ {FeSiO3}}$
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