2 FeCr2O4 + 7 Na2O2 → Fe2O3 + 4 Na2CrO4 + 3 Na2O
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
2 FeII - 2 e- → 2 FeIII (oxidation)
4 CrIII - 12 e- → 4 CrVI (oxidation)
14 O-I + 14 e- → 14 O-II (reduction)
FeCr2O4 is a reducing agent, FeCr2O4 is a reducing agent, Na2O2 is an oxidizing agent.
Reactants:
- FeCr2O4
- Na2O2
Products:
- 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.]
- Na2CrO4 – Sodium chromate
- Na2O – Sodium oxide