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Why is iron extracted using blast furnace and not by thermit reaction?
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Why can't aluminium be extracted from aluminium ore using a blast furnace?
Because it is more reactive then carbon to be extracted in a blast furnace. Remember carbon is the reducing agent and for it to work the metal being extracted has to be lower in the reactivity series, e.g. iron
Why does a blast furnace need to be as hot as 1500?
For increasing of reaction rate and decreasing of coke and full fuel consumption
What are blast furnace and crucible furnaces?
what are blast and crucible furnaces
What is the affect solution loss reaction in blast furnace?
solution loss reaction is occured in stack region , here CO2 react with solid C and give CO then it will good in term of producing reducing gas but at the same time it losses carbon in stack region which affected the permeability bed of coke and whole blast furnace operation depends on it .
Extraction of lead from galena by heating process?
First: Roast the Galena in a blast furnace for 30 minuets. Second: Add Carbon to the blast furnace to remove impurities. Third: Tag off your lead from the bottom of the blast furnace.
How much iron is extracted in the blast furnace?
50%
What industrial plant is iron extracted from?
a blast furnace.
Why the height of blast furnace is 100ft?
the height of blast furnace is kept high to ensure the completion of reaction.
Where Is Iron Made?
The principal mineral used to extract iron is hematite. It is extracted by a redox reaction series. The 'industrial vessel' used to melt iron is called the blast furnace.
Is iron oxide ruduced or oxidised in a blast furnace?
It is 96% iron (the rest is mostly sulphur etc.).
Why can't aluminium be extracted from aluminium ore using a blast furnace?
Because it is more reactive then carbon to be extracted in a blast furnace. Remember carbon is the reducing agent and for it to work the metal being extracted has to be lower in the reactivity series, e.g. iron
What is the German word for blast furnace?
Blast furnace = Hochofen
What is Blast Furnace?
A blast furnace is used to extract iron from its ore.
Why blast furnace called as blast furnace?
Its because air is forced into the furnace to increase temperature. Steve.
When was Govăjdia Blast Furnace created?
Govăjdia Blast Furnace was created in 1810.
What Is A Blast Furnace?
A blast furnace is a forge in which ore is smelted to meal, being intensified by a blast of hot air.
Where is the Largest blast furnace of Asia?
'i' blast furnace of tata steel, jamshedpur,india
