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Question
Which substance is usually used as flux when the ore contains the impurities of silica?
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Solution
The substance usually used as flux when the ore contains impurities of silica is lime (CaO). It combines with silica (SiO2) to form fusible calcium silicate (CaSiO3) slag, which is removed during smelting.
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