Extraction of Sn Flashcards
1
Q
concentration method (Sn)
A
- levigation
2. magnetic separation
2
Q
magnetic seperation used for (Sn)
A
to remove tungestates of Fe and Mn
3
Q
Oxidation method (Sn)
A
roasting
As impurities
4
Q
reduction (Sn)
A
pyrometallurgy
Smelting in blast furnace / reverberatory furnace
5
Q
charge (Sn)
A
ore + coke + limestone/flourspar (CaF2)
6
Q
SnO2 + C =
A
Sn + CO
7
Q
refining (Sn)
A
- electrolytic refining
- liquefaction/sweating
- poling
8
Q
electrolyte (Sn)
A
SnSO4 + H2SO4 + hydrosilicic acid (H2SiF6)
9
Q
sweating is used for
A
low MP metals
Pb and Sn
10
Q
reduction in poling is done by
A
hydrocarbons present in pols of wood