Chemistry
An ore on being heated in air forms sulphurous anhydride. Write the process used for the concentration of this ore.
Metallurgy
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Froth floatation process can be used for the concentration of this ore as formation of sulphurous anhydride suggests that it is a sulphide ore. Sulphide ores are lighter than the impurities present hence froth floatation process is used for the concentration of this ore.
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