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German reduction process
This process consists in (1) roasting copper ore, (2) melting and obtaining a matte with 30% to 40% copper called coarse metal, (3) roasting the coarse metal, (4) melting and obtaining a matte with 60% to 70% copper called fine metal, (5) roasting the fine metal, and (6) melting and obtaining black copper.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Mining
- Category: General mining; Mineral mining
- Government Agency: USBM
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