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This reaction is highly exothermic:
Fe2O3 + 2 Al = 2 Fe + Al2O3

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

You are looking at the thermite reaction, often used to weld into place railway lines (or if you are in america railroad tracks), which is the reduction of Iron (Fe) oxide with aluminium (Al) powder. The formula for the reaction is;2 Al + Fe2O3 -->2 Al2O3 + 2 Fe


How is aluminium metal extracted by thermite process?

the reaction of iron(iii)oxide (Fe2O3) with alumimium is used to join the railway tracks or cracked machine parts. the reaction is known as ALUMINO THERMIT PROCESS. REACTION :- Fe2o3(s)+2Al(s) --> 2Fe(l)+Al2O3(s)+Heat -by kartikcool.cool@gmail.com


Are railway tracks and railway lines the same?

No. Railway tracks are only the rails and ties/sleepers and hardware used to hold the track in place. A railway line is a set of tracks designed to move a train between at least 2 points. A railway line can consist of many tracks.


What country has more railway tracks France or belgium?

France has more railway tracks than Belgium.


Are railway tracks parallel?

Yes


Why do railway tracks sound louder in winter than in summer is it expansion or contraction?

Contraction is the reason that railway tracks sound louder in winter.


What is the total length of railway tracks in France?

France has 29,901 kilometres of railway.


Which metal used in railway tracks?

steel


What is meant by road of iron?

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What is the place called where railway tracks meet?

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W what is meant by roads of iron?

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What is gangman post in railway?

Gangman/trackman is a person who is involved in laying and maintaing railway tracks.