Class 12 Chemistry - Chapter General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements NCERT Solutions | Why copper matte is put in silica lined

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Question 26

Why copper matte is put in silica lined converter?

Answer

Copper matte contains Cu2S and FeS. Copper matte is put in a silica-lined converter to remove the remaining FeO and FeS present in the matte as slag (FeSiO3). Also, some silica is added to the silica-lined converter. Then, a hot air blast is blown. As a result, the remaining FeS and FeO are converted to iron silicate (FeSiO3) and Cu2S is converted into metallic copper.

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