Extraction and uses of metals is a comprehensive guide covering metal extraction methods, properties, and applications in various industries. The document details different extraction processes including electrolysis and carbon reduction, along with specific uses of common metals.
Key points:
- Metals are extracted from ores using methods based on their reactivity
- Methods of extraction of metals from ores include heating with carbon, electrolysis, and chemical reactions
- Extraction of metals by electrolysis is used for highly reactive metals
- Metals and their alloys have specific industrial and commercial applications
- Electrolysis of molten compounds is a key process for extracting reactive metals
