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Because the Aluminium is a more reactive metal then the Iron.

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I suppose that you think to this reaction:
The reaction is:
2 Al + Fe2O3 = Al2O3 + Fe

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Q: Why did aluminium react with iron oxide?
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What is the word equation for heating aluminium powder with iron oxide?

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How is aluminium metal extracted by thermite process?

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How do stainless steel and aluminium react similarly in air?

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When aluminium and iron oxide react together one of product is iron what is the formula?

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Aluminium oxide not react with hot carbon?

This is because carbon is less reactive than aluminium.