MEDIUMMCQ SINGLEIChO (Chemistry Olympiad)Inorganic ChemistryMetallurgyPrevious Year Questions

The maximum temperature that can be achieved in blast furnace is: (NEET 2021)

A.Up to 1900 K

B.Up to 5000 K

C.Up to 1200 K

D.Up to 2200 K✓ Correct

Explanation

In the Blast furnace. Reduction of iron oxides takes place in different temperature ranges. Hot air is blown from the bottom of the furnace and coke is burnt to give temperature up to about 2200 K in the lower portion itself.

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