Iron
The two forms of iron.
- Iron ore is found in different forms, two of the most common ones found are: Magnetite and Hematite.
- The Map below shows the total production of iron across the world. In 2005 China produced the most iron. Producing 420,492,700 tones of it.
- Extracting iron from the ore is done by causing a reaction called the carbon thermic reaction, reducing with carbon. This is all done in a furnace at temperature of around 2000 degrees. Inside the furnace the carbon is blasted out in the form of Coke. This reacts with the oxygen, and it then forms carbon monoxide. The carbon monoxide reduces the iron ore to molten iron becoming carbon dioxide.
- The process used to extract iron is relatively easy. Instead of using chemicals, the low reactivity of iron means that oxygen and heat can be used. Once this process has taken place it then forms molten rock, which is easy to distill.
- Most iron is used in processed forms, For example Wrought iron, cast iron and steel. Iron is used in commercial machinery as it is relatively economic to produce plus it is very durable and strong. The alloy and stainless steal is used in kitchen wear and almost every kitchen appliance as it is non reactive. It can also be used in the precence of acids and other chemicals.
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