What is the role of coke in the extraction of iron from its oxides?
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Extraction of Iron -
Concentrated ore - Haematite [Fe2O3]
Flux - CaCO3
Reducing agent - C [coke]
Coke is a black powdery substance. It is used as a reducing agent. The concentrated ore is reduced in a blast furnace with different reactions in different regions.
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Extraction of Iron -
Concentrated ore - Haematite [Fe2O3]
Flux - CaCO3
Reducing agent - C [coke]
Coke is a black powdery substance. It is used as a reducing agent. The concentrated ore is reduced in a blast furnace with different reactions in different regions.
Hope it helps!
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Answer:
Acts as reducing agent
Explanation: The COKE just acts as a reducing agent...and reduces the oxide form of Iron...CO reacts in lower part of blast furnace and moves upward...
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