In "Imperial Smelting Process" for extraction of zinc, zinc vapour thus produced is quenched in the external condenser by the use of the following _______________________?

Correct answer: D. Rain of molten lead

  • A. Jet of water at high pressure
  • B. Blast of air
  • C. Mixture of water and air
  • D. Rain of molten lead

Explanation

In the Imperial Smelting Process, zinc vapour is condensed by contact with a rain of molten lead in the external condenser. Lead dissolves the condensed zinc and prevents its reoxidation.

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