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Ellingham Diagram

Graph b/w G & T


Thermodynamic principle of metallurgy

2C + O2 2CO 2CO + O2 2CO2 C + O2 CO2

G G G

T T T
Li Mn G

Zn Fe
K
Cr Mn
Ba
Fe Al
Sr
Cd
Mg
Ca Co T
Na Ni Al
Mn3O4
Sn Ag
Mg Fe2O3 Al
Pb
Al Au Al
Cu Cr2O3
Pt Reductions of the oxide of the upper line is feasible by the
Hg element represented by the lower line. If the difference is
large, the reduction is easier.
C + O2 CO2 G

2C + O2 2CO

2CO + O2 2CO2

Reaction is Feasible ? T
710°C
FeO + C CO + Fe
FeO + C CO + Fe
FeO + CO CO2 + Fe
FeO + CO CO2 + Fe
G

Mg + O2

Al + O2

1400°C
At the point of intersection of the Al2O3 and MgO T
curves the ΔG0 becomes ZERO for the reaction .

Above 1400 °C which reaction is Feasible ? Mg + Al2O3 MgO + Al


MgO + Al Al2O3 + Mg

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