Reduction of Iron(III) Oxide by Carbon Monoxide

Fe2O3 + 3CO → 2Fe + 3CO2

अवलोकन

Carbon monoxide reduces iron(III) oxide to metallic iron in the blast furnace. CO is oxidized to CO₂ while Fe³⁺ is reduced to Fe⁰. This is the primary reduction reaction in ironmaking, occurring in the lower-middle zone of the blast furnace at 700-1200 C.

प्रतिभागी

भूमिका पदार्थ गुणांक अवस्था
अभिकारक Iron(III) Oxide Fe₂O₃ 1 (s)
अभिकारक Carbon Monoxide CO 3 (g)
उत्पाद Iron Fe 2 (l)
उत्पाद Carbon Dioxide CO₂ 3 (g)

रोजमर्रा का उदाहरण

Every steel structure, vehicle, and appliance contains iron that was reduced from ore by this reaction in a blast furnace.

औद्योगिक महत्व

This is the world's most important metallurgical reaction, producing over 1.3 billion tonnes of pig iron annually. Steel production accounts for about 7% of global CO₂ emissions.

गुण

प्रकार
Redox
प्रतिवर्ती
हाँ
ऊर्जा
ऊष्माक्षेपी
ΔH
-24.8 kJ/mol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Reduction of Iron(III) Oxide by Carbon Monoxide?
The balanced equation is: Fe₂O₃ + 3CO → 2Fe + 3CO₂.
What type of reaction is Reduction of Iron(III) Oxide by Carbon Monoxide?
Reduction of Iron(III) Oxide by Carbon Monoxide is a redox reaction. It is reversible under certain conditions.
Is Reduction of Iron(III) Oxide by Carbon Monoxide exothermic or endothermic?
Reduction of Iron(III) Oxide by Carbon Monoxide is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -24.8 kJ/mol.