In the extraction of the metal, the ore is first roasted in a reverberatory furnace to convert the sulphide to oxide, and in the case of calamine, to drive off carbonic acid and water. The roasted ore is then reduced either in a furnace or by electrolysis process. Zinc is fairly heavy, bluishwhite metal used principally because of its low cost, corrosion resistance and alloying properties. The melting point of .
Zinc Alloy Materials and Its Usage ~ AxiBook
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