Carbothermal Solid State Reduction of Manganese Ores: 3 ...
– the decomposition of any carbonate ore into oxide. Fe 2 O 3. xH 2 O → Fe 2 O 3 + xH 2 O (g) ZnC0 3 → ZnO + CO 2 CuC0 3.Cu(OH) 2 → 2CuO + H 2 O + CO 2. 2. Roasting; It is the process of heating the ore in the excess supply of air below its melting point.