a. 'The ore mixed with coke and limestone is introduced into the blast furnace. What is the purpose of adding limestone?

Concentrated ore of iron, coke and limestone are fed into a blast furnace from the top.Write down the reactions taking place at the higher temperature range in the blast furnace.

Before introducing FeO in blast furnace, it is converted to Fe_2O_3 by roasting so that

The materials which are added along with the calcinated iron ore into the blast furnace in the extraction of iron from haematite ore are

. Hematite is converted into iron by using the blast fumace . Which are the substances fed into the blast furnace along with the ore of iron ?

Given below are the equations for the reactions taking place inside the blast furnace. Name the ore of iron.

Given below are the equations for the reactions taking place inside the blast furnace. Which is the gangue in iron ore?

What is the role of limestone (CaCo_3) in the extraction of iron?

Assertion : Limestone added in the blast furnace decomposes to give CaO which forms slag in molten state and separates out from iron. Reason : The iron obtained from the blast furnace contains about 4% carbon and many impurities like S, P, Si, Mn, etc.

While adding the raw materials into the Blast furnace for the extraction of iron, it is forgotten to mix lime stone with the change. a. Predict the result of this mistake b. Give reason for this result. c. Bessemer converter follows Blast furnace in a steel industry Justify.

a) Name the ore of Iron? b) Which reduces lon from iron oxide in the blast furnace? c) Write the chemical equation for the reduction of iron.