Discuss the extraction of copper from copper pyrites.

What is the role of following ? (a) Depressant in the froth floatation process. (b) Silica in the extraction of copper from copper pyrites. (c ) Cryolite in the metallurgy of aluminium.

What are the steps involved in the extraction of copper from copper pyrites. Name them.

Why is the extraction of copper from copper pyrites more difficult than that from its oxide ore through reduction?

Statement-1:Silica is added as a flux in reverberatory furnace, in the extraction of copper from copper pyrites. Statement-2:Silica acts as basic flux.

Extraction of copper from copper matte

Write the chemical equations for reactions involved in the extraction of copper from copper pyrites.