6.4 Explain: (i) Zone refining
ZONE REFINING- This method is based on that the impurities are more soluble in the molten state than n the solid state. In this process, a circular mobile heater surrounding the rod of impure metal is fixed at one end. Move the heater from one end to another end so that the impurities present in the rod also moves to the other end of the rod. Repeat the process several times again and again. Impurities get concentrated at separate ends of the rod. This end is cut off.