b) Why do we use Ellingham diagrams? c) What can be said if oxidation reaction line of ZnO is above the oxidation line of Al$_2$O$_3$?
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They provide information about the thermodynamic stability of metal oxides and their ability to be reduced by carbon. If the oxidation reaction line of ZnO is above the oxidation line of AlO on the Ellingham diagram, it means that ZnO is more thermodynamically Show more…
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