What is primary metallurgy?

Answer 1

Primary Metallurgy is the science of extraction of metals from ores & minerals. If there are more than one ways of extracting a metal from its ore or mineral, then the process which gives a more pure form of metal will belong to the category of primary metallurgy & the other processes will belong to the category of secondary metallurgy.

e.g. in case of iron making the blast furnace process is a primary metallurgical process whereas other processes of iron making i.e sponge iron or HBI making will belong to yhe category of secondary metallurgy,

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Answer 2

Primary metallurgy refers to the initial stages of metal production, where raw materials such as ores are refined and processed into metal. This involves extracting the metal from the ore through processes like smelting, refining, and casting. Primary metallurgy is essential in obtaining pure and high-quality metals for further use in various industries.