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To refine an ore means to extract the valuable metal that is inside the ore.

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Is lead an ore?

Lead is not an ore. Lead is a metal which is obtained by refining lead ore (or which may be a byproduct of the refinement of other metals).


Is ore extracted from a mineral or a mineral extracted from an ore?

An ore is a rock or mineral from which a valuable metal can be obtained through refining processes.


How is iron manufactured from iron ore?

by the process of mineral refining


What is the name of a process by which low-grade ore is separated from gangue?

refining


What name is given to the industrial process for refining this ore?

fluid control


What is the process of obtaining pure metal from ore called?

is it called purification or refining


What are the steps of concentration of ore?

The steps of concentration of ore include crushing and grinding the ore to reduce its size, separating the desired mineral from the gangue using physical or chemical methods (such as gravity separation or froth flotation), and further refining the concentrate to remove impurities. The final step involves smelting or refining the concentrated ore to extract the desired metal.


Is the name of the process of removing iron from ore called smelting?

No, the process of removing iron from ore is called extracting or refining. Smelting is a different process that involves heating the ore to extract metal from it.


What are the benefits a company can gain by concentrating a metal ore before refining it?

is it cheaper and more concentarted


Steps to mining smelting and refining that are used to extract minerals or elements from ore?

Mining involves extracting ore from the earth's crust. Smelting involves heating the ore to high temperatures to extract the desired mineral or element. Refining further purifies the extracted material to remove impurities and produce a usable product.


Why was bronze used before iron even though iron ore was easier to find?

Refining Iron from ore requires a lot more heat than formulating bronze.


What is the definition for ore?

Ore is a mineral that can be refined into some useful substance, which is usually a metal. Iron ore is the rock from which iron is refined.