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because the crystal structure of magnesium is different than other elements of the same group

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Iron ore is typically melted down using high-temperature heat sources such as blast furnaces, electric arc furnaces, or induction furnaces. These sources of energy provide the intense heat necessary to melt the iron ore and separate the metal from impurities.


Which metal ore do you mine to extract magnesium?

Dolomite


What does granite rocks contain?

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To produce 1 ton of magnesium metal, approximately 2.5 to 3 tons of magnesium ore (primarily dolomite or magnesite) are typically required. The exact amount can vary based on the extraction and refining processes used. Additionally, factors like ore grade and efficiency of the production method can influence the total ore needed.


In the 1800's how did they extract potassium and magnesium?

Magnesium is extracted from its ores by one of two processes. In the first, the ore is converted to magnesium chloride (MgCl2), which is then electrolyzed. In the second process, the ore is converted to magnesium oxide (MgO), which is then treated with the alloy ferrosilicon. The ferrosilicon reacts with magnesium oxide to yield pure magnesium metal.It is the same for potassium, they both need to be electrolyised


What is the ore of dolomite?

Dolomite is not an ore itself; it is a mineral composed of calcium carbonate and magnesium carbonate. However, the main source of magnesium is magnesite, while the main source of calcium is limestone. Dolomite can be found in sedimentary rocks as a secondary mineral.


What are rocks formed from melted minerals?

igneous rocks- rocks that are formed from melted minerals. ore-a rock that has a large amount of minerals.


Earthy ore of magnesium?

It is termed a 'wad'. It is created by the dissolution of dolomite at surface and when the magnesium is concentrated enough, it can become economic


Is talc a ore?

Talc is considered an ore. Talc is a silicate, and very soft. The technical name for talc is hydrated magnesium silicate.


What is the prosses in which an ore is melted to separate the useful metal form other element's?

mitochidrian


What is the process in which an ore is melted to separate the metal from other elements?

The process is called - smelting


How is magnesium metal extracted?

A common laboratory method for extracting magnesium (and calcium) from soil is mixing 10 milliliters of 1 normal, pH7, ammonium acetate with a 10 gram measure of air-dried soil. Shake for 5 minutes and filter.