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Blast Furnace (Extraction of Iron)

Blast Furnace (Extraction of Iron) - Virtual Lab
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Reduction Zone 400°C - 700°C
Slag Formation 800°C - 1000°C
Combustion Zone 1500°C - 1900°C
Hearth (Molten Iron) ~1500°C

Overview

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Full Furnace View

Blast Furnace Operation

A blast furnace is a massive steel tower lined with refractory bricks used for smelting to produce industrial metals, generally pig iron.

Charge (Top Input): Iron Ore (Hematite), Coke (C), and Limestone ($CaCO_3$).
Blast (Bottom Input): Hot air blown through tuyeres.

Key Chemical Equations

Select a specific zone below to view its corresponding thermodynamic and chemical reactions.
Iron Ore
Coke
Limestone
CO Gas
Molten Pig Iron
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