Limestone can be combined with flux to remove impurities of sulfur, silicon and phosphorus. They form an easily removable slag. The metal is removed from the slag by passing through the rollers.
Reaction Involved:
Fe2O3 + 3C → 2Fe + 3CO
Wrought iron is the purest form of iron. Write a reaction used for the preparation of wrought iron from cast iron. How can the impurities of sulphur, silicon and phosphorus be removed from cast iron?
Wrought iron is the purest form of iron. Write a reaction used for the preparation of wrought iron from cast iron. How can the impurities of sulphur, silicon and phosphorus be removed from cast iron?