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Question
What is the role of silica in the extraction of copper?
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Solution
Ores of copper contain iron oxide as impurity. Silica reacts with iron oxide and forms iron silicate, which is removed as slag.
FeO+SiO2→FeSiO3
Iron oxide Silica Iron silicate
(Slag)
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