Goldschmidt process

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:chemical_compound
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:thermite_reaction
gptkbp:category metallurgy
pyrometallurgy
gptkbp:compatibleWith external heat source
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Goldschmidt process
gptkbp:introducedIn 1893
gptkbp:inventedBy gptkb:Hans_Goldschmidt
gptkbp:notableFor rail welding
gptkbp:powerSource chemical energy
gptkbp:product aluminum oxide
elemental metal
gptkbp:reactant aluminum powder
metal oxide
gptkbp:reactionEquation Fe2O3 + 2Al → 2Fe + Al2O3
gptkbp:temperatureReached over 2500°C
gptkbp:type exothermic oxidation-reduction
gptkbp:usedFor welding
metal cutting
extraction of metals
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Hans_Goldschmidt
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6