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Why is limestone necessary in the blast furnace reduction of iron ore?
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The iron ore, such as hematite, contains iron(III) oxide (Fe2O3). The oxygen must be removed from the iron(III) oxide in order to leave the iron behind. Reactions in which oxygen is removed are called reduction reactions. Show more…
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