Question

Which metallurgical process is involved in the metallurgy of copper?

Answer 1

1. The metallurgical process involved in the metallurgy of copper is the self-reduction process.
2. Sulphide ores of copper are first roasted to convert them into oxides, which are then reduced to metallic copper, often using coke as the reducing agent.
3. This process includes roasting followed by reduction of copper oxides to pure copper.
4. Pure copper, called blister copper, is obtained by this method.