Limestone addition in the blast furnace is done to flux _______________ present in the raw materials?

Correct answer: A. SiO2

  • A. SiO2
  • B. Al2O3
  • C. MnO2
  • D. P

Explanation

Limestone decomposes to CaO in the blast furnace, and the basic CaO combines with acidic silica to form a fusible slag. Thus limestone is primarily added to flux SiO2 in the gangue.

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