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Electrolytic Refining of Copper

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What is the function of $S i O_{2}$ in the metallurgy of copper?

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Silica is a flux. It combines with ferrous oxide impurity to form slag of ferrous silicate which is easily fusible.
$S i O_{2} f l u x + F e O g a n g u e \to F e S i O_{3} s l a g$

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