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Grade 6Inorganic Chemistry

What is slag ? Explain with example.
What is slag ? Explain with example.

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5 Years agoGrade 6
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When flux is added to an ore, the impurities form a fusible product with flux, it is called slag.
Gangue + Flux → Slag (Fusible product)
Slags are generally fusible and are in the form of metal silicates and phosphates.