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Can carbon monoxide be involved in the extraction of iron from hematite?
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∙ 8y ago
YES!!! In the Blast Furnace.
CO is a powerful reducing agent , so it will reduce haematite to iron.
In the Blast furnace, CO2 is formed from the thermal decomposition of limestone(flux). However because there is an excess of carbon (C) in the form of coke, the coke and CO2 combine to form CO (Carbon Monoxide).
The carbon monoxide then reduces the haematite to iron, releasing CO2 in the process. The C , CO and CO2 then react in a cyclic manner inside the furnace.
3CO + F2O3 = 2Fe+ 3CO2
lenpollock
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∙ 8y agoCarbon monoxide reduce iron ores as oxides to iron and carbon dioxide.
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Why is carbon used to extract metal from ores?
It's used as a reducing agent. The carbon (or specifically the Carbon Monoxide produced by the heat of the furnace) "grabs" the oxygen from the ore (an oxide) producing Carbon Dioxide and the metal. The combustion of the carbon also provides the heat required for the extraction. If the ore is not an oxide, another method of extraction needs to be used.
What form of pollution has one oxygen atom but is still poisonous but you cant see it or smell it?
Carbon Monoxide carbon monoxide carbon monoxide I believe
Is carbon monoxide less harmfull then carbon dioxide?
No. Small concentrations of carbon monoxide are potentially lethal. Carbon monoxide requires higher concentrations.
Is monoxide a metal?
NO!!! The word 'monoxide' indicates that a substance, NOT an element, has one(1) oxygen in its formula. e.g. Carbon monoxide (CO) or Nitrogen monoxide (NO)
What is the chemical formula for carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide?
For carbon dioxide, CO2; for carbon monoxide, CO.
In what drugs can carbon monoxide be found?
carbon monoxide is a by-product of combustion which means after burning a fossil fuel it is produced hope this helps samsami
What is the potential denger of running an engine in an enclosed space without exhaust extraction?
Carbon monoxide poisoning = death
Why is carbon used to extract metal from ores?
It's used as a reducing agent. The carbon (or specifically the Carbon Monoxide produced by the heat of the furnace) "grabs" the oxygen from the ore (an oxide) producing Carbon Dioxide and the metal. The combustion of the carbon also provides the heat required for the extraction. If the ore is not an oxide, another method of extraction needs to be used.
When you exhale do you breathe out carbon monoxide or carbon dioxide?
of course we breathe out carbon dioxide not carbon monoxide
How much carbon monoxide does soda have?
Soda does not have any amounts of carbon monoxide. It has carbon dioxide dissolved in it, but no carbon monoxide.
Does charcoal contain carbon monoxide?
It does not contain carbon monoxide, but it will likely produce carbon monoxide when burned.
Is carbon monoxide c02?
no that is carbon dioxide,carbon monoxide is CO
What form of pollution has one oxygen atom but is still poisonous but you cant see it or smell it?
Carbon Monoxide carbon monoxide carbon monoxide I believe
What is the chemical formula for the Carbon monoxide (covalent)?
The chemical formula for the carbon monoxide is CO.
Is carbon monoxide CO2?
No, carbon monoxide is CO. CO2 is carbon dioxide.
Can you smell carbon monoxide when it burns?
No. Carbon monoxide is odorless.
Carbon monoxide formula?
CO is the formula for carbon monoxide :)
