General Principles And Processes of Isolation Of Elements

Question

Is it true that under certain conditions. Mg can reduce Al2O3 and Al can reduce MgO? What are those conditions?

Answer

Yes, below 1350°C Mg can reduce Al2Oand above 1350°C. Al can reduce MgO. This can be inferred from ΔG° Vs T plots.




Fig.  Gibbs energy (ΔG°) V T plots for formation of some oxides.

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