Calcination | Roasting |
(i) Ore is heated in the absence or limited supply of oxygen or air | Ore is heated in the presence or excess of oxygen or air. |
(ii) This method is employed for carbonate ores. | This method is employed for sulphide ores. |
(iii) Carbon dioxide is produced along with metal oxide. | Sulphur dioxide is produced along with metal oxide. |
(iv) Examples: ZnCO3Δ−→ZnO+CO2 CuCO3(→Δ)CuO+CO2 | Examples: 2ZnS+3O2Δ−→2ZnO+2SO2 2Cu2S+3O2Δ−→2Cu2O+2SO2 |