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Extraction of Iron

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why is haematite used in the extraction of iron

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Haematite is a mineral form of iron(III) oxide (Fe₂O₃). Iron is extracted from this mineral by reduction with carbon. The process of the extraction of iron is carried out by the following steps:
a) Concentration of ore
b) Calcination of ore
c) Reduction of ore

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