Roasting of metallurgical ores is done mainly to ___________________?

Correct answer: D. Remove arsenic & sulphur

  • A. Dehydrate it
  • B. Sinter the ore
  • C. Remove CO2 & H2O
  • D. Remove arsenic & sulphur

Explanation

Roasting heats an ore in excess air, oxidising sulphides and volatile impurities such as sulphur and arsenic. Dehydration is associated mainly with calcination, while sintering agglomerates ore particles.

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