Fe2O3 + 3 Al → Al3O3 + 2 Fe
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
3 Al0 - 6 e- → 3 AlII (oxidation)
2 FeIII + 6 e- → 2 Fe0 (reduction)
Al is a reducing agent, Fe2O3 is an oxidizing agent.
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.]
- Al
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