Extraction of Copper from its Ores Chemistry Notes
WEBAug 13, 2021 · The principal ores of copper are as follow : Azorite (blue) – 2CuCO 3 . Cu (OH) 2. Malachite (green) CuCO 3 . Cu (OH) 3. Copper is extracted from copper pyrites (CuFeS). The extraction involves the following steps: Pulverisation : In this process, the ore is converted into powdered form by ball mills or jaw crushers.