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prior to reduction the metal sulphides and carbonates must be converted into metal oxides for extracting metals

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It is easier to reduce a metal from its oxide as compared to its sulphides and carbonates. Hence, usually the metal sulphides and carbonates are converted to metal oxides before the reduction during the extraction process.


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