Fe2O3 (s) + Fe (s) → 3 FeO (s)
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
Fe0 - 2 e- → FeII (oxidation)
2 FeIII + 2 e- → 2 FeII (reduction)
Fe is a reducing agent, Fe2O3 is an oxidizing agent (synproportionation (comproportionation)).
Reactants:
- Fe2O3 – Iron(III) oxide
- Other names: Ferric oxide , Hematite , Ferric iron
- Appearance: Red-brown solid ; Reddish brown-to-black crystals or powder ; Reddish-brown solid. [Note: Exposure to fume may occur during the arc-welding of iron.] ; A fine, red powder of ferric oxide. [Note: Usually used in cake form or impregnated in paper or cloth.]
- Fe
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