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Get PriceTHE EXTRACTION OF METALS AN INTRODUCTION This page looks at the various factors which influence the choice of method for extracting metals from their ores including reduction by carbon reduction by a reactive metal like sodium or magnesium and by electrolysis Details for the extraction of aluminium copper iron and titanium are given
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