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Question
Explain the term of Metallurgy .
Solution
. Metallurgy: The various processes involved in the extraction of metals from its ores and refining is called metallurgy.
The major steps involved for the extraction of a metal from its ore are:
(i) Concentration of ores (or enrichment of ore)
(ii) Conversion of concentrated ore into metal
(iii) Refining (purification) of impure metal
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