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Which branch of materials science is concerned with the extraction and utilization of metals?
Metallurgy
What are the three types of metallurgy used in the extraction process?
Pyrometallurgy, Electrometallurgy, and Hydrometallurgy
What is the first step in the extraction of an element?
Mining the ore
What is the definition of a mineral?
A naturally occurring, homogeneous, crystalline inorganic solid, with a well-defined composition
Why are most concentrated sources of metals gone?
They were used up thousands of years ago
Test your knowledge of metallurgy and its various extraction processes. Learn about pyrometallurgy, electrometallurgy, and hydrometallurgy and how they are used to isolate metals from their ores. Challenge yourself with questions on the principles and techniques of metallurgy.
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