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Why is sulphide ore of copper heated in a furnace after mixing with silica?

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Iron oxide that is present as impurity in sulphide ore of copper forms an iron silicate slag and copper is produced in the form of copper matte. This is why, sulphide ore of copper is heated in a furnace after mixing with silica.

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