Embibe Experts Solutions for Chapter: Metallurgy, Exercise 1: Exercise

What is the role of (a) depressant and (b) froth stabilisers in 'froth floatation' process?

Magnesite (Magnesium carbonate) is calcined to obtain magnesia, which is used to make refractory bricks. Write the decomposition reaction.

How does metals undergo reduction with hydrogen? 

Mention the reason for not using hydrogen as a reducing agent in metallurgy.

How zinc is extracted from its ore.

Extraction of gold and silver involves leaching the metal with ${\mathrm{CN}}^{-}$ ion. The metal is recovered by ________________.

Choose the correct option of temperature at which carbon reduces $\mathrm{FeO}$ to iron and produces $\mathrm{CO}$.

Electrolytic refining is used to purify which of the following metals?