Carbon Reducing Iron Oxide in Blast Furnace

2Fe2O3 + 3C → 4Fe + 3CO2

Übersicht

Carbon (from coke) reduces iron(III) oxide to produce iron metal and carbon dioxide. This is the simplified overall reaction in a blast furnace. In practice, carbon monoxide does most of the reduction work at intermediate temperatures in the furnace stack.

Teilnehmer

Rolle Substanz Koeffizient Zustand
Reaktant Iron(III) Oxide Fe₂O₃ 2 (s)
Reaktant Carbon C 3 (s)
Produkt Carbon Dioxide CO₂ 3 (g)
Produkt Iron Fe 4 (l)

Alltägliches Beispiel

Every piece of steel in the world was originally produced by reducing iron ore with carbon or carbon monoxide in blast furnaces.

Industrielle Bedeutung

This is the most important metallurgical reaction globally, producing over 1.3 billion tonnes of iron annually. The steel industry accounts for about 7% of global CO2 emissions.

Eigenschaften

Typ
Single Replacement
Reversibel
Nein
Energie
Exotherm
ΔH
-467,0 kJ/mol

Verwandte Reaktionen

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Carbon Reducing Iron Oxide in Blast Furnace?
The balanced equation is: 2Fe₂O₃ + 3C → 4Fe + 3CO₂.
What type of reaction is Carbon Reducing Iron Oxide in Blast Furnace?
Carbon Reducing Iron Oxide in Blast Furnace is a single replacement reaction.
Is Carbon Reducing Iron Oxide in Blast Furnace exothermic or endothermic?
Carbon Reducing Iron Oxide in Blast Furnace is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -467.0 kJ/mol.