Assignment -2

Sub-Principle of extractive Metallurgy 5th sem

Assigning date-25th july 2015
Submission date – 28th july 2015

Go through the Ellingham diagram to solve these questions. Which is

attached with this assignment on back side .

1. What is the best reducing agent at all temperature at about 2000 degree
centigrade?
2. Write the chemical equation corresponding to the line ending with
Al2O3 and ZnO .
3. Will Al powder react with Cr2O3? If so at what temperature? Write a
balance reaction.
4. At about what temperature is it possible to reduce MgO with Carbon?
Write a balance equation including the physical state of all species.
5. Which is the best oxidising agent at 1500 degree centigrade MgO or
Al2O3
6. Why is gold not found in nature as its oxides?

COURSE COORDINATOR – GAUTAM BEHERA