Prepare CuSO4.5H2O starting from copper pyrites.
Pyrite is converted into cuprous sulphide and ferrous sulphide when reacts with oxygen.
2CuFeS2 + O2 → Cu2S + 2FeS + SO2
Cuprous sulphide and ferrous sulphide are partially oxidised.
2FeS + 3O2 → 2FeO + 2SO2
2Cu2S + 5O2 → 2CuSO4 + 2CuO
2FeO + O2 → Fe2O3
The roasted mass is extracted with water, CuSO4.5H2O obtains.
CuSO4 CuSO4.5H2O
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