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ble 2.2; Page 47, Table 2.3: This is the graphical representation of Gibbs energ
y (?G) vs T for the formation of oxides of metals. This provides a sound basis fo
r considering the choice of reducing agent in the reduction of oxides. Such diag
rams help us in predicting the feasibility of thermal decomposition of an ore. T
he basis of feasibility is the Gibbs energy to be negative at a certain temperat
ure.
From the above plots, if is clear that heating (i.e. increasing T) favours a neg
ative value for ?rG. Therefore, we choose the temperature in such a way that the
sum of ?rG in the two combined redox reactions is negative. This is indicated by
the point of intersection of the two curves (i.e. curve for MxO and that for the
oxidation of the reducing substance) in Ellingham diagram (?rG vs T plot). After
that point, the ?rG value becomes more negative for the combined process includi
ng the reduction of MxO . The difference in the two ?rG values after that point d
etermines whether reductions of the oxide of the upper line is feasible by the e
lement represented by the lower line. The reduction is easier, if the di88988985
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