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Iron in its native (= natural state and pure) state is very uncommon, but is found in some meteorites.
Iron manufacture consists of mixing iron ore (Fe2O3 or Fe3O4) with carbon (C) so as to reduce it. That is to remove the oxygen. The carbon feedstock is in the form of high quality coal or coke. Usually limestone is also added so that sand and dirt will bind with the lime to form a flux that floats to the top of the molten iron.
Performed at heat in a furnace, and the melted iron is run out and formed into sheet, rod etc.
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How do you make pig iron?
Pig iron is crude iron as first obtained from a smelting furnace, in the form of oblong blocks.
What minerals are iron obtained from?
Iron
What useful material can be obtained from hematite?
Hematite is the naturally occuring mineral form of Iron (III) Oxide, or Fe2O3. As such, it is possible to extract pure iron from it.
When iron and sulphur are combined what do you get?
Iron sulfides are obtained.
What metal is obtained from haematite?
Iron
What metals are obtained from minerals?
iron
Is iron and iron ore the same?
no they are not the same because iron is a metal that is obtained from its ore called iron ore
What kind of change iron to rust?
Iron rusting is a chemical change in which iron reacts with moist air to form fe2o3 commonly known as rust, a brown coloured coating.
When iron is heated can it become a denser?
After heating iron in air iron oxides are obtained; these oxides have a lower density than iron.
Was there was a substance formed after heating the iron-sulfur mixture?
An iron sulfide is obtained: FeS2.
Is iron (III) oxide easily obtained?
The preparation of iron(III) oxide is simple.
What happen when sulfur is heated with iron fillings?
The iron (II) sulfide (FeS) is obtained.
