In metallurgy, flux is a substance used to convert

• infusible impurities to fusible material

• soluble impurities to insoluble impurities

   
• fusible impurities to infusible impurities
• mineral into silicate

What criterion is followed for the selection of the stationary phase in chromatography?

What is the role of cryolite in the metallurgy of aluminium?

Why is zinc not extracted from zinc oxide through reduction using CO?

What is the role of graphite rod in the electrometallurgy of aluminium?

Predict conditions under which Al might be expected to reduce MgO.

Define the term gangue or matrix.

Define the term flux.

Deine the term slag.

Why magnesium oxide is used for the lining in steel making furnance?