Which of the following term is used to define earthly impurities associated with the ore?
Flux
Slag
Gangue
Ores
The earthly or rocky impurities such as silica (SiO2) , mud, etc., associated with the ore is called gangue or matrix.
Define the following terms- (i) mineral.
Define the following terms.
(i) Mineral (ii) Ore (iii) Gangue
Explain the following terms:
(a) flux, (b)gangue,
(c) slag, (d) smelting.