IITJEE Advance • Chemistry New Syllabus
Module 14: Metallurgy & Salt Analysis Hub
Master the extraction of metals and qualitative inorganic analysis. Explore concentration, reduction, advanced refining techniques, and the systematic identification of anions and cations.
Topic 1.1 • Mineral Processing
Occurrence of Metals, Types of Ores, and Concentration Methods (Flotation, Leaching)
Topic 1.2 • Oxidation & Reduction
Calcination, Roasting, Smelting, and Carbon/Auto-reduction Techniques
Topic 2.1 • Thermo-Metallurgy
Ellingham Diagrams, Gibbs Free Energy in Extraction, and Choice of Reducing Agents
Topic 2.2 • Refining
Distillation, Zone Refining, Electrolytic Refining, and Vapor Phase Refining (Mond/van Arkel)
Topic 3.1 • Dry Tests
Preliminary Exams: Flame Tests, Borax Bead Tests, and Charcoal Cavity Tests
Topic 3.2 • Acidic Radicals
Systematic Identification of Anions: Dilute Acid, Concentrated Acid, and Special Groups
Topic 4.1 • Basic Radicals I
Cation Analysis: Precipitation and Identification of Group 0 to Group III Radicals
Topic 4.2 • Basic Radicals II