Reduction of Iron(III) Oxide by Carbon Monoxide

Fe2O3 + 3CO → 2Fe + 3CO2

概要

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.

参加者

役割 物質 係数 状態
反応物 Iron(III) Oxide Fe₂O₃ 1 (s)
反応物 Carbon Monoxide CO 3 (g)
生成物 Iron Fe 2 (l)
生成物 Carbon Dioxide CO₂ 3 (g)

日常の例

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

産業上の重要性

これは世界で最も重要な冶金反応であり、年間13億トン以上の銑鉄を生産する。鉄鋼生産は世界のCO₂排出量の約7%を占める。

特性

タイプ
Redox
可逆的
はい
エネルギー
発熱性
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.