139 Views

What is metallurgy and its uses


Naman Pthak 30th Nov, 2018
Answers (2)
Shivam Gautam 30th Nov, 2018

Dear Naman

Naman metallurgy is a domain of material science and engineering that studies the Physical and Chemical behaviour of metallic elements their , the inter metallic compounds and their mixtures are called as allow. The use of metallurgy is used to separate the metal and eventhough of your interested in meturlurgy engineering that will be faar better for you.

All the best

Heena Gagwani 30th Nov, 2018

The extraction of pure metal from its ore is called metallurgy. In order to extract the metal from ores several physical and chemical methods are used. The method used depends upon chemical properties and nature of the ore from which it is to be extracted.

Metallurgy helps in extraction of metals. 

There are mainly 3 types of metallurgical processes which can be classified as:-

  • Pyrometallurgy :- Extraction is done using heat energy. Metals like Cu, Fe,Zn , Pb, Sn, Ni, Cr, Hg, etc which are are found in the nature in the form of oxides,  carbonates, sulphides are extracted by this process. 
  • Hydrometallurgy :- Extraction of metals involving aqueous solution is know as hydrometallurgy. Silver, gold ,etc are extracted by this process. 
  • Electrometallurgy :- Extraction of highly reactive metals such as Na, K, Ca, Mg, Al, etc. by carrying electrolysis of one of the suitable compound in fused or molten state. 

If you still have any queries feel free to ask in the comment section down below.

Related Questions

Amity University, Noida Law A...
Apply
700+ Campus placements at top national and global law firms, corporates and judiciaries
Amity University, Noida BBA A...
Apply
Ranked amongst top 3% universities globally (QS Rankings)
VIT Bhopal University | M.Tec...
Apply
M.Tech admissions open @ VIT Bhopal University | Highest CTC 52 LPA | Apply now
Amity University | M.Tech Adm...
Apply
Ranked amongst top 3% universities globally (QS Rankings).
Graphic Era (Deemed to be Uni...
Apply
NAAC A+ Grade | Among top 100 universities of India (NIRF 2024) | 40 crore+ scholarships distributed
Amity University Noida B.Tech...
Apply
Among Top 30 National Universities for Engineering (NIRF 2024) | 30+ Specializations | AI Powered Learning & State-of-the-Art Facilities
View All Application Forms

Download the Careers360 App on your Android phone

Regular exam updates, QnA, Predictors, College Applications & E-books now on your Mobile

150M+ Students
30,000+ Colleges
500+ Exams
1500+ E-books