Extractive Metallurgy of Iron
Extractive Metallurgy of Iron: Overview
This Topic covers sub-topics such as Steel, Ores of Iron, Wrought iron, Extraction of Iron, Reaction of Iron with Dilute Hydrochloric Acid, Reaction of Iron with Chlorine and, Reaction of Iron with Oxygen in Presence of Water
Important Questions on Extractive Metallurgy of Iron
Give the composition of steel and mention any two types of steel.

Recall the action of dilute sulphuric acid on iron.

Identify the correct option to complete the following equation:

Iron reacts vigorously with chlorine to form a cloud of iron() chloride.

Write the balanced chemical equation for the reaction of iron with chlorine.

How does iron react with chlorine?

What happen when dilute hydrochloric acid is added to iron filling?

During the extraction of haematite, limestone is added which acts as _____.(flux/slag)

In extraction of iron, limestone is used for:

Which is the effective reducing agent in the extraction of iron from haematite?

Which is the purest form of iron.

Explain: Rusting of iron.

What do you mean by rusting of iron?

During the extraction of haematite, limestone is added which acts as

Ferric sulphate on heating gives
