6.27 Predict conditions under which Al might be expected to reduce MgO.

(Hint: See Intext question 6.4)

Above 1350°C, the standard Gibbs free energy of formation of Al2O3 from Al is less than that of MgO from Mg. Therefore, above 1350°C, Al can reduce MgO. 

 

 

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