Q. Ultra purification of a metal is done by:
Answer: zone melting
Notes: When metals are required in a ultra pure state, the zone refining method is used. The principle-employed states that the impurities, which lower the melting point of a metal remain preferentially dissolved in the liquid phase and purer metal will emerge in the solid phase. In normal states, electrolytic refining is adopted and favoured the most.

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