Zinc metallurgy

Zinc metallurgy involves extracting zinc metal from its natural ore through a series of processes. The primary ore, typically zinc sulfide (sphalerite), is first mined from the earth. It then undergoes roasting to convert sulfides into zinc oxide, releasing sulfur gases. The zinc oxide is then mixed with carbon and heated in a furnace to reduce it, producing metallic zinc in vapor form. This vapor is cooled and condensed into liquid metal, which can be cast into ingots or other shapes. Zinc refining ensures high purity for use in galvanizing metals, alloys, and various industrial applications.