Overview
Recognize different types of ores. Describe methods of extracting different types of ores Explain the process of smelting ore Name different forms of metal supply
What you'll learn
- Types of metals and their sources:-copper-pyrite, aluminium-bauxite, iron-hematite, lead-gelina, zinc-calamine, tin –tin ore.
- Methods of extraction: open pit, underground etc.
- Process of Smelting:
- - Blast furnace.
- -Bessemer converter
- -Open hearth furnace.
- -Crucible furnace.
- - Reverboratory furnace .etc
- Forms of metal supply- billets, blooms, slabs, etc.