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State the role of silica in the metallurgy of copper.

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### Step-by-Step Solution 1. **Definition of Silica**: Silica is chemically represented as SiO2. It is known for its acidic nature. 2. **Role of Silica as Flux**: In metallurgy, silica acts as a flux. A flux is a substance that helps in the removal of impurities (gangue) from the ore during the extraction process. 3. **Copper Ore**: The primary ore of copper is copper pyrite, which has the chemical formula CuFeS2. ...
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  3. State the role of silica in the metallurgy of copper.

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  8. Giving examples differentiate between roasting and calcination.

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  11. Why copper matte is put in silica lined converter?

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