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Question
Indicate the principle behind the method used for the refining of Nickel.
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Solution
The method of vapour phase refining is employed to refine nickel. It is based on the principle of converting a metal into a volatile compound using a suitable reagent that can be readily decomposed elsewhere to give back the pure metal.
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