What is pyrometallurgy ?

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Ans. Extraction of metals using heat is called pyrometallurgy. It involves concentration of ores, roasting calcination, smelting, reduction and refining of metals. Sulphide, carbonate, oxide ores etc. are subjected to pyrometallurgy.

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