Which metallurgy is most suitable for the extraction of iron, zinc etc from their ores?
Hydrometallurgy
Electrometallurgy
Pyrometallurgy
None of the above
Pyrometallurgy is a process requiring the thermal treatment of ores. The process includes drying, roasting, smelting, refining, and alloying. Example: ores of less reactive elements like iron, zinc, chromium, tin, manganese etc.