Reduction of Iron(III) Oxide by Carbon Monoxide

Fe2O3 + 3CO → 2Fe + 3CO2

ภาพรวม

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.

ผู้เข้าร่วม

บทบาท สาร สัมประสิทธิ์ สถานะ
สารตั้งต้น Iron(III) Oxide Fe₂O₃ 1 (s)
สารตั้งต้น Carbon Monoxide CO 3 (g)
ผลิตภัณฑ์ Iron Fe 2 (l)
ผลิตภัณฑ์ Carbon Dioxide CO₂ 3 (g)

ตัวอย่างในชีวิตประจำวัน

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

ความสำคัญทางอุตสาหกรรม

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.

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.