Pyrometallurgical process for treating a feed material

Specialized metallurgical processes – compositions for use therei – Processes – Free metal or alloy reductant contains magnesium

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75645, 266216, 266222, 266227, C22B 500

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ABSTRACT:
A process of pyrometallurgically treating a feed material such as a sulphide ore or concentrate is provided. The process includes the steps of:

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