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How zinc is extracted from its ore?

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How zinc is extracted from its ore?

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The most commonly available ore used for zinc extraction of zinc is called zinc blende (ZnS) for concentration of ore "Froth flotation" process is used, to remove gangue from sulphide ores.

Now extract Metal from concentrated ore Roasting is used, in which sulphur content is reduced and

Z n O

is formed.

[2 Z n S + 3 0^{2 -} \to 2 Z n O + 2 S O_{2}]

Now

Z n O

is mixed with coke and finally reduced to pure Zinc metal.

2 Z n O + C \to 2 Z n + C O_{2} ↑

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Question Text	How zinc is extracted from its ore?
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