: Principles of Extractive Metallurgy
WEBJul 12, 2023 · The oldest, and still the most common smelting process for oxide ores involves heating them in the presence of carbon. Originally, charcoal was used, but industrialscale smelting uses coke, a crude form of carbon prepared by pyrolysis (heating) of coal. ... The extraction of iron ore is particularly important for commercial uses .