2 KOH + 2 KNO3 + Fe2O3 → H2O + 2 NO + 2 K2FeO4
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
2 NV + 6 e- → 2 NII (reduction)
2 FeIII - 6 e- → 2 FeVI (oxidation)
KNO3 is an oxidizing agent, Fe2O3 is a reducing agent.
Reactants:
- KOH – Potassium hydroxide
- KNO3 – Potassium nitrate
- 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.]
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