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What is the method for refining nickel described in the text?
Zone refining
What is the compound formed when impure nickel is heated in a stream of carbon monoxide?
Nickel tetracarbonyl (Ni[CO]4)
What is the purpose of carrying out zone refining in an inert gas atmosphere?
To prevent the oxidation of metals
Which elements are commonly refined using the zone refining process?
Germanium, Silicon, and Gallium
What happens to the impurities during the zone refining process?
They dissolve in the molten zone
Test your knowledge on metal refining methods such as the Mond process and zone refining. Learn about the refinement of nickel and other metals through techniques like fractional crystallization and heating with carbon monoxide.
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