Extraction of Metals: Concentration of Ore, Refining of ...
Roasting is the process in which a sulphide ore is strongly heated in the presence of air, converting the sulphide ore into its corresponding metal oxides. Thus, concentrated mercury (II) sulphide is roasted in air to form its corresponding oxide, i.e., mercury (II) oxide. Step 2-Conversion of mercury (II) oxide ore to mercury metal