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Distinguish between flux and slag.


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Flux

Slag

  • Flux is a chemical that is added to molten metal to connect with impurities that may then be removed.
  • Slag is a waste product that is removed from the process.
  • They are utilized in the metal refining process.
  • It is of no use it is an impure residue.
  • It is a chemical compound that is used to transform complicated impurities.
  • It is easy to remove when flux and gauge are together.
  • It can be acidic or basic
  • It is a neutral compound
  • Example: CaO,FeO
  • Example:CaSiO3,FeSiO3

Therefore, flux is different from slag in order of their chemical and physical properties.


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