How is copper extracted?
1 Answer
Jun 23, 2018
The steps followed for the extraction of copper :-
Explanation:
Copper is extracted from its ore by heating it with oxygen.
This process of heating of metal below its melting point in the presence of air is called as roasting.
The second step is:- Auto reduction of copper.
Thus the pure metal copper is obtained from its ore of Copper sulphide.
It is also extracted through another process called as electrolytic reduction.