[Solved] Why are flux added to the charge ( parent metal to be melted) during melting of a metal?

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Q.	Why are flux added to the charge ( parent metal to be melted) during melting of a metal?
A.	to increase carbon content
B.	to increase refractoriness
C.	to add specific oxides
D.	to remove specific oxides
Answer» D. to remove specific oxides
Explanation: the flux is a chemical substance, added to the metal while melting it to remove oxides present in the metal.

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