The reduction of SnO2 and Fe2O3 by solid carbon ...
The reduction rate of reagent grade SnO 2 and Fe 2 O 3 with solid carbon was investigated in the temperature range 973 to 1273 K, using a thermogravimetric method. The effect of the type and relative amount of carbon was studied. The effect of tin metal on the catalysis of carbon oxidation in CO 2 was also investigated.. SnO 2 was found to be reduced to tin metal via the intermediate oxide of SnO.