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Ores are calcinated (or calcined) i.e. heated to very high temperatures but below the melting point, in order to drive off volatile fractions, cause thermal decomposition, or alter crystal structures. Roasting is a similar process but in this case the atmosphere (or other added materials) present in the furnace reacts chemically with the ore to alter the chemical composition or to remove impurities.

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How is germanium obtained?

Germanium is primarily obtained as a byproduct of zinc ore processing. It is extracted from the roasted zinc concentrate through a process of leaching and purification. Alternatively, germanium can also be recovered from coal ash or as a byproduct of refining copper and lead ores.


Are ores mined because they contain beautiful substances?

No, ores are mined for their economic value, such as their metal content or other useful minerals. The beauty or appearance of the substances in the ores is not typically a primary factor in their extraction.


What are metal ores used for?

Metal ores are used for extracting metals through processes like smelting and refining. These metals are then used in a wide range of applications, such as construction, manufacturing, electronics, transportation, and energy production. Some common metal ores include iron ore, copper ore, and aluminum ore.


What compounds are gold found in?

Gold is typically found in nature in its elemental form as pure gold. However, it also commonly occurs in various minerals and ores such as gold tellurides, gold sulfides, and gold-antimony ores. Gold can also be found in small amounts in some copper, lead, and silver ores.


What is oxide ores?

Oxide ores are a type of mineral ore that contains metal oxides, typically formed through weathering processes. These ores are often easier and cheaper to process compared to sulfide ores, as they can be readily leached using methods such as hydrometallurgy. Common examples include iron ore (hematite) and aluminum ore (bauxite).

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How is Zinc obtained from their ores?

Zinc ores are roasted in a smelter, which burns off the other elements (mostly sulfur). Smelters produce lots of sulfate and heavy metal air pollution, unless equipped with stack gas scrubbers.


Where does the name alkali come from?

Alkali is a word of Arabian origin: al kali means calcinated ashes.


What is One of Francium's ores?

Francium hasn't ores; infinitesimal amounts of francium exist in some uranium ores.


How is germanium obtained?

Germanium is primarily obtained as a byproduct of zinc ore processing. It is extracted from the roasted zinc concentrate through a process of leaching and purification. Alternatively, germanium can also be recovered from coal ash or as a byproduct of refining copper and lead ores.


What are some low calorie vegan recipes?

Some great low calorie vegan recipes include roasted green beans and roasted cauliflower.


Is it possible to mine francium?

Impossible; francium hasn't ores - infinitesimal amounts of francium exist in some uranium ores.


What are some examples of Metallic ores and their uses?

Volcano,..


Can you purchase roasted chestnuts in the grocery store?

You can get roasted chestnuts in some, but not in all, grocery stores. Even then, they are not available year round.


What is the common gold ore?

Calaverite , Sylanite ,Nagyagite , Petzite , Krennerite are some of the ores of gold but i don't know how about common ores of gold


Are some ores more valuable than others?

yes


What is the difference between roasted and raw peanuts?

Roasted penuts are roasted


Are vein minerals metal deposits that occur in cracks in rocks?

Yes and No, while some metal ores may indeed be vein minerals, not all vein minerals are metal ores and not all metal ores are vein minerals.