Question:

Calcination is the process in which:

Updated On: Sep 24, 2024
  • ore is heated above its melting point to expel $H_2O$ or $CO_2$ or $SO_2$
  • ore is heated below its melting point to expel volatile impurities
  • ore is heated above its melting point to remove $S, As$ and $Sb$ as $SO_2$, $As_2O_3$ and $Sb_2O_3$ respectively
  • ore is heated below its melting point to expel $H_2O$ or $CO_2$
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The Correct Option is D

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Calcination is a process of heating a substance to a high temperature but below the melting or fusion point, causing loss of moisture, reduction or oxidation and dissociation into simpler substances.
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