Decomposition of Iron(II,III) Oxide (Direct Reduction)

Fe₃O₄ + 4CO → 3Fe + 4CO₂

ภาพรวม

Iron(II,III) oxide (magnetite) is reduced by carbon monoxide to produce metallic iron and carbon dioxide. This is one of the key reactions in the blast furnace for iron smelting. The process operates at temperatures above 700 C and is the foundation of the steel industry.

ผู้เข้าร่วม

บทบาท	สาร	สัมประสิทธิ์	สถานะ
สารตั้งต้น	Iron(II,III) Oxide Fe₃O₄	1	(s)
สารตั้งต้น	Carbon Monoxide CO	4	(g)
ผลิตภัณฑ์	Iron Fe	3	(s)
ผลิตภัณฑ์	Carbon Dioxide CO₂	4	(g)

ตัวอย่างในชีวิตประจำวัน

Every steel product, from cars to buildings, ultimately depends on iron produced by this type of reduction reaction in blast furnaces.

ความสำคัญทางอุตสาหกรรม

This reaction is fundamental to steel production, the backbone of modern civilization. Over 1.9 billion tonnes of steel are produced annually using blast furnace ironmaking.

คุณสมบัติ

ประเภท: Decomposition
ย้อนกลับได้: ใช่
พลังงาน: ดูดความร้อน
ΔH: 15.2 kJ/mol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Decomposition of Iron(II,III) Oxide (Direct Reduction)?

The balanced equation is: Fe₃O₄ + 4CO → 3Fe + 4CO₂.

What type of reaction is Decomposition of Iron(II,III) Oxide (Direct Reduction)?

Decomposition of Iron(II,III) Oxide (Direct Reduction) is a decomposition reaction. It is reversible under certain conditions.

Is Decomposition of Iron(II,III) Oxide (Direct Reduction) exothermic or endothermic?

Decomposition of Iron(II,III) Oxide (Direct Reduction) is endothermic (absorbs energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is 15.2 kJ/mol.