Question

Mention the names of the steps in metallurgy.

Answer 1

1. Metallurgy

Metallurgy refers to the science and technology dealing with the commercial production of metals from their ores. There are different steps involved in the metallurgical operations for the concentration and purification of ores of metals.

2. Steps in metallurgy

The main steps involved in the metallurgical operations are given below.

1. The concentration of ore or ore dressing: It refers to the first step in metallurgy which involves the elimination of gangue particles from a particular ore and is ready for the next step.
2. Extraction: It involves the elimination of metals that have value from a particular ore. There are other methods by which extraction is carried.
3. Refining: It involves the purification of a metal that is not pure so that the metal in its high purity is obtained.

Hence, the major steps involved in the metallurgy are the concentration of ore, extraction, and refining.