The Smelting Process

Smelting is a process used to extract metal from its ore by heating it to high temperatures. The ore is placed in a furnace, often with added chemicals, to separate the metal from impurities. When heated, the metal melts and can be collected as a liquid or solid, while impurities rise to the surface as slag or are filtered out. This process transforms raw ore into usable metal, which can then be shaped and refined further for manufacturing or other applications. Smelting is essential for turning natural mineral resources into the metals we use daily.