Engineering
Chemistry
Ores and Minerals
Oxides Peroxides Superoxides and Hydroxide
Extraction of Iron and Copper
Question

X→Limestone + O2 slag (used in fertilizer industry)

Y→Limestone + O2 slag (used in cement industry)

Impurity X and Y which are present in cast iron are respectively.

Mn, P

Si, Mn

P, Si

Si, P

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Thomas slag is a by product of steel industry and is a mixture of Ca3(PO4)2 & CaSiO3

Phosphorus                  →Limestone + O2               Ca3(PO4)2 —→ used in fertilizer industry

(Impurity in cast iron)                                               (Slag)

Silicon                          →Limestone + O2                CaSiO3 —→ used in cement industry

(Impurity in cast iron)                                                (Slag)