Carbon Reducing Iron Oxide in Blast Furnace

2Fe₂O₃ + 3C → 4Fe + 3CO₂

Descripción general

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.

Participantes

Rol	Sustancia	Coeficiente	Estado
Reactivo	Iron(III) Oxide Fe₂O₃	2	(s)
Reactivo	Carbon C	3	(s)
Producto	Carbon Dioxide CO₂	3	(g)
Producto	Iron Fe	4	(l)

Ejemplo cotidiano

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

Importancia industrial

Esta es la reacción metalúrgica más importante a nivel mundial, produciendo más de 1.300 millones de toneladas de hierro al año. La industria siderúrgica representa aproximadamente el 7 % de las emisiones globales de CO₂.

Propiedades

Tipo: Single Replacement
Reversible: No
Energía: Exotérmico
ΔH: -467,0 kJ/mol

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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.