CameraIcon
CameraIcon
SearchIcon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
161
You visited us 161 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

What do you understand by refining of metals?

Open in App
Solution

In metallurgy, refining is the process of purifying a metal that has been extracted from its ore. It differs from other processes such as concentration and extraction as here the product that is obtained is upto 99% pure and chemically identical to the original metal.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
1
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Extraction of Metals and Non-Metals
CHEMISTRY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon