
Extraction Of Iron SlideShare
May 22, 2009· Extraction Of Iron. Occurrence of Iron Iron is very reactive and is found in nature in form of its oxides, carbonates and sulphates. The main ores are: i) Haematite (Fe2O3) ii) Magnetite (Fe3O4) iii) Iron Pyrites (FeS2) o The main iron ore is Haematite (iron (III) oxide Fe2O3). o The iron ore contains impurities, mainly silica (silicon dioxide).