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Can copper mined straight from the ground be more valuable before its refined?
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∙ 11y ago
Copper can be found to contain more valuable metal within it, thus making it a bit more valuable.
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How is copper refined?
its a metal
Useful amounts of copper can be isolated during a process called electrolysis true or false?
Copper can be refined by electrorefinning.
Is turquoise mixed with copper ore valuable?
Yes.
Why is copper better conductor than steel?
Hmmm...copper "is" a metal. Are you looking for a comparison between pure copper and various alloys made with copper?
What is the difference between Copper- rich ores and Low - grade ores?
Copper rich ores contain Relatively large amount of copper. Copper obtained from rich ores is from better quality than low-grade ores. A low-grade ore doesn't contain very high proportion of valuable copper
What is the final step in producing copper?
Concentrate must be purified and refined before it yields copper that is ready for manufacturing applications.
What happens to copper ore before it is transported?
It's mined. And probably refined. And then transported Cheers
How is copper refined?
its a metal
What contains only pure copper?
A piece made from refined copper.
What equipment is used to refine copper?
Copper is refined in a smelter. Then once raw copper is obtained the final purification is via electroplating.
What valuable metal is found in great amounts in Chile?
copper copper
Useful amounts of copper can be isolated during a process called electrolysis true or false?
Copper can be refined by electrorefinning.
A valuable metal in ancient Egypt?
copper
Why isn't copper as valuable as gold?
Copper is much more common than gold.
Is zinc Expensive?
Zinc is not as expensive as copper i think. because before 1984 pennies were made of copper. now since 1984 copper has been replaced with zinc because it is less expensive.
Why did the penny go back to copper after 1982?
Actually, the penny went from 95% copper before 1982 to 0.8% Copper after 1982. The newer coins are less valuable because they are essentially copper plated zinc coins. This saved the government some money in minting coins.
Why copper ore is not concentrated by hydraulic washing?
copper ore is usually in the form of malachite, needs to be refined through chemical method.
