Where is the valuable sulfide found in smelting?
AIt vaporises as gas
BIn the sulfide matte
CIt is converted to slag
DIt dissolves in flux
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. In the sulfide matte
The sulfide matte contains the valuable metal sulfide during smelting.
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