How Extraction of Copper from Copper Pyrites?
WEB4As + 3O 2 → 2As 2 O 3. The copper pyrite is partly converted into sulphides of copper and iron. 2CuFeS 2 + O 2 → Cu 2 S + 2FeS + SO 2. 2FeS + 3O 2 → 2FeO + 2SO 2. The Process in summary: The concentrated ore is heated stoutly with silicon dioxide (silica) and air or oxygen in a furnace or series of furnaces.