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blister copper

/ˈblɪstər ˈkɒpər/

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/ˈblɪstər ˈkɒpər/C1formaltechnical
  • ruНеочищенная форма меди, полученная в процессе плавки, характеризующаяся пузырчатой поверхностью из-за выделения газов при затвердевании.

An impure form of copper produced during the smelting process, characterized by a blistered surface due to gas bubbles released during solidification.

  1. Impure copper from smeltingC2formal

    A form of copper produced during the smelting process, characterized by a blistered surface due to gas bubbles, containing about 98-99% copper with impurities.

    ruЧерновая медь

    • Blister copper is further refined to produce pure copper.
    • The smelter produced several tons of blister copper daily.
    • Impurities in blister copper are removed during electrolytic refining.