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Calcination (Noun)

Meaning

The conversion of metals into their oxides as a result of heating to a high temperature.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

  • Calcination is an essential step in the production of alumina from bauxite, where the aluminum hydroxide is heated to high temperatures to produce aluminum oxide.
  • The process of calcination is used to convert zinc carbonate into zinc oxide, which is then used in various industrial applications.
  • Calcination of limestone produces quicklime, which is a crucial component in the manufacture of cement.
  • During the calcination process, the metal hydroxides are decomposed into their respective oxides, releasing water vapor and other gases.
  • The calcination of copper ore results in the formation of copper oxide, which can then be reduced to produce pure copper.

Hypernyms

  • Oxidisation
  • Oxidization

Related Words

  • Calcine (verb)
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