Single Choice

In the metallurgy of which of the following, cupellation process is used?

ACopper
BSilver
Correct Answer
CIron
DAluminium

Solution

Cupellation is a process where ores are treated under high temperature and controlled operations to separate noble metals like gold and silver, from base metals like lead, copper, zinc and others present in the ore or alloyed metals.

Thus (B) is the correct option.


SIMILAR QUESTIONS

Metallurgy

Silver is refined by cupellation process. The process removes the impurity of:

Metallurgy

How the following impurities can be removed? An impurity of lead in silver.

Metallurgy

Cupellation is used for purification of :

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