23.2: Pyrometallurgy
Pyrometallurgy in the Extraction of Iron. Pyrometallurgy is also used in the iron and steel industries. The overall reaction for the production of iron in a blast furnace is as follows (via (ref{2.1})): ... The furnace is charged with alternating layers of iron ore (largely Fe 2 O 3) and a mixture of coke (C) and limestone (CaCO 3). Blasting ...
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