Hydrogen Reducing Copper Oxide

H2 + CuO → Cu + H2O

概要

Hydrogen gas reduces copper(II) oxide to metallic copper and water when heated. The black copper oxide powder turns to reddish-brown copper metal, and water droplets condense on cooler parts of the apparatus. This is a standard experiment demonstrating reduction with hydrogen.

参加者

役割 物質 係数 状態
反応物 Hydrogen H 1 (g)
生成物 Copper Cu 1 (s)
生成物 Water H₂O 1 (l)

日常の例

Hydrogen reduction of metal oxides is the principle behind reducing atmospheres used in brazing and soldering to prevent oxidation.

産業上の重要性

水素還元は電子部品向け純銅の製造と、直接還元製鉄(DRI)法においてコークスの代替として利用される。グリーン水素を用いた鉄鋼脱炭素化の基盤技術として注目されている。

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Hydrogen Reducing Copper Oxide?
The balanced equation is: H₂ + CuO → Cu + H₂O.
What type of reaction is Hydrogen Reducing Copper Oxide?
Hydrogen Reducing Copper Oxide is a single replacement reaction.
Is Hydrogen Reducing Copper Oxide exothermic or endothermic?
Hydrogen Reducing Copper Oxide is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -130.0 kJ/mol.