Question:

The maximum temperature that can be achieved in blast furnace is

Updated On: Jul 13, 2024
  • upto 5000 K

  • upto 1200 K

  • upto 2200 K

  • upto 1900 K

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The Correct Option is B

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The correct answer is option (B) : upto 1200 K

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Concepts Used:

General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements

What are Ores and Minerals? 

Minerals are the naturally occurring, homogeneous inorganic solid substances. They are having a definite chemical composition and crystalline structure, hardness and color. For example, copper pyrite, calamine, etc.

Impurities in an ore are called gauge. The removal of a gauge from the ore is called concentration ore. 

Several steps are involved in the extraction of pure metal from ores. Major steps are as follows –

  • Concentration of the ore
  • Isolation of the metal from its concentrated ore
  • Purification of the metal