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Giving examples, differentiate between roasting' and calcination'

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S. No.RoastingCalcination1Ore is heated in the presence of excess of air or oxygen.Ore is heated in the absence or limited supply of air or O22This method is employed for sulphide ores.This method is employed for carbonate ores.3Sulphur dioxide is produced along with metal oxide.Carbon dioxide is produced along with metal oxide4e.g.,ZnS+3O22ZnO+2SO2e.g.,ZnCO3ZnO+CO2


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