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Although thermodynamically feasible, in practice, magnesium metal is not used for the reduction of alumina in the metallurgy of aluminium, why?


Above the temperature corresponding to the point of intersection of the Al2O3 and MgO curves, magnesium could reduce alumina. But the temperature required would be so high that the process will be uneconomic and technologically difficult.
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Out of C and CO, which is better reducing agent at 673 K?

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If at any site, low grade copper ores are available and zinc and iron scraps are also available. Which of the two scraps would be more suitable for reducing the leached copper ore and why?

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Suggest a condition under which magnesium could reduce alumina.

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An ore example of galena (PbS) is contaminated with zinc blende (ZnS). Name one chemical which can be used to concentrate galena selectively by froth floatation method.

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Give reason for the following: Although aluminium is above hydrogen in the electro-chemical series, it is stable in air and water.

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Why is the extraction of copper from pyrites difficult than from its oxide ore through reduction.

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Why reduction of a metal oxide becomes easier if the metal formed is in liquid state at the temperature of reduction?

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Copper can be extracted by hydrometallurgy but not zinc. Explain.

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Why copper matte is put in silica lined converter?

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