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Download Solution PDFWhich of the following is the primary constituent of naturally occurring mineral magnetite on Earth?
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Iron Oxide.Key Points
- Iron Oxide is the primary component of naturally occurring mineral magnetite on Earth.
- Magnetite is a rock mineral and one of the most important iron ore minerals with chemical formula is iron (II, III) oxide, Fe2+Fe3+2O4.
- It is found in igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks.
- It is a major component of steel manufacturing and is also used as a catalyst in the Haber process for making ammonia as a pigment for paints and ceramics etc.
Additional Information
- Its IUPAC (chemical) name is Ferrous Oxide.
- Magnesium oxide is a white hygroscopic solid mineral that occurs naturally as periclase and is a source of magnesium.
- Aluminum oxide (Al2O3), is an inert, odorless, white amorphous material often used in industrial ceramics.
- Calcium oxide (CaO), commonly known as quicklime or burnt lime, is a widely used chemical compound use in the manufacturing of cement, paper, and high-grade steel.
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