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Why copper matte is put in silica lined converter?

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Silica is an acidic flux. Copper matte is puț in a silica lined converter to remove the basic impurities like FeO. .Fe_2 O., present in the matte: Acidịc flux (S i O_2)+ Basic impurities (FeO) rarr Slag (FeSiO_3)
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