The solubility of impurities in a metal in molten and solid states is different. This is principle involved in the refining of a metal by which of the following methods?
A
Poling
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B
Liquation
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C
Zone refining
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D
Electrolysis
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Solution
The correct option is D Zone refining Zone refining is based upon fractional crystallization as the impurity prefers to stay in the melt and on solidification, only pure metals solidify on the surface of the melt. In this process, solubility of the impurities in the metal in molten and solid states is different.