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How does NaCN act as a depressant in preventive ZnS from forming the froth?


NaCN forms a layer of Zinc complex, Na2Zn(CN)4 on the surface of ZnS and thereby prevents it from the formation of froth.

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Define Levigation.
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What name is given to carbon reduction process for extracting the metal?
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Which process is used for the concentration of Bauxite (Al2O3.2H2O)?

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Which method of metal refining is generally used when a metal of high degree of purity is needed?

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What is the major role of fluorospar (CaF2) which is added in small quantities in the electrolytic reduction of alumina dissolved in fused cryolite?

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Sulphide ores usually concentrated by froth flotation process. Why?

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Ultra pure silicon is needed by electronic industry. By which method of refining, such a high purity silicon is obtained?

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Name the oxide ores of (a) iron  (b)  zinc,  (c) manganese  (d) aluminium.

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Give one example where hydro-metallurgy is used for metal extraction.

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