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Write down the reactions taking place in different zones in the blast furnace during the extraction of iron.

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In blast furnace, iron oxides are reduced at different temperature ranges. In the lower part of the blast furnace, the temperature is as high as . It is called combustion zone. At the top, the temperature is as low as . It is called reduction zone. In the lower temperature range, carbon is the reducing agent and in the higher temperature range, is the reducing agent. In the reduction zone (), following reactions occur.



In the temperature range 900-1500 K, following reactions occur.


Around 1270 K (middle portion), decomposition of limestone gives lime () and .  Lime is a flux and combines with silicate impurity to form slag of calcium silicate.


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Write down the reactions taking place in different zones in the blast furnace during the extraction of iron.
TopicGeneral Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements
SubjectChemistry
ClassClass 12
Answer TypeText solution:1
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