What redox reactions occur in an iron foundry?

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anor277
May 20, 2016

(i) oxidation of carbon and carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide; (ii) reduction of ferric oxide to iron.

Explanation:

#"Oxidation"#

#C(s) + 1/2O_2(g) rarr CO(g)#

#"Reduction"#

#Fe_2O_3(s) + 3CO(g) rarr 2Fe(l) + 3CO_2(g)#

If you ever have the opportunity to visit a working blast furnace, where hot gases are blasted thru a pile of coke and ore to give iron, do so. You feel very small given the size and sound of the furnace.

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