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Copper (I) sulfide is roasted in air until it forms a 2:1 molar mix of CuO and CuS. This mixture is then roasted in the absence of air which initiates self reduction to copper and sulfur dioxide.

2
CuO
  +  
         
3
Cu
  +  
SO2
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Copper(II) oxide     Reactions Using    Reactions Forming
Copper(II) sulfide     Reactions Using    Reactions Forming
Copper     Reactions Using    Reactions Forming
Sulfur dioxide     Reactions Using    Reactions Forming

Interaction, Reaction, Process defined as:
Decomposition by Heat (Pyrolysis)
Industrial Process: Inorganic
Redox

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