Carbon Reducing Iron Oxide in Blast Furnace

2Fe₂O₃ + 3C → 4Fe + 3CO₂

Обзор

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.

Участники

Роль	Вещество	Коэффициент	Состояние
Реагент	Iron(III) Oxide Fe₂O₃	2	(s)
Реагент	Carbon C	3	(s)
Продукт	Carbon Dioxide CO₂	3	(g)
Продукт	Iron Fe	4	(l)

Пример из жизни

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

Промышленное значение

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.

Свойства

Тип: Single Replacement
Обратимая: Нет
Энергия: Экзотермическая
ΔH: -467,0 kJ/mol

Связанные реакции

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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.