Copper slag is a byproduct generated during the extraction of copper from its ores via smelting. When copper ore is heated in a furnace, it undergoes a series of chemical reactions that separate the metal from its impurities. The non-metallic components, such as silica, iron, and other minerals, combine to form a glassy, granular material known as copper slag. **Key characteristics of copper slag include:** 1.
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