Home
Class 12
CHEMISTRY
The purest form of iron is prepared by o...

The purest form of iron is prepared by oxidising impurities from cast iron in a reverberatory furnace. Which iron ore is used to line the furnace? Explain by giving reaction.

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

The correct Answer is:
Haematite
`Fe_(2)O_(3) +3C rarr 2Fe +3CO`
Promotional Banner

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

Haematite ore having magnetic property can be separated by magnetic separation In blast furnace, iron oxide is reduced by-

Which of the following slag is formed during the extraction of iron in the blast furnace?

Explain why, an optical pyrometer (for measuring high temperatures) calibrated for an ideal black body radiation gives too low a value for the temperature of a red hot iron piece in the open, but gives a correct value for the temperature when the same piece is in the temperature when the same piece is in the furnace.