Difference between revisions of "Carbon monoxide"
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===Metal Oxide Reduction=== | ===Metal Oxide Reduction=== | ||
| − | The reduction of metal oxides, with carbon produces carbon monoxide as a | + | The reduction of metal oxides, with carbon produces carbon monoxide as a byproduct. [[Iron oxide]] is used in the following example: |
FeO + C → [[iron|Fe]] + CO | FeO + C → [[iron|Fe]] + CO | ||
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== Use == | == Use == | ||
| − | Carbon | + | Carbon monoxide is used in the [[hydrocarbon synthesis|synthesis]] of [[hydrocarbons]]. It is also used in the manufacure of [[methanol]] and [[acetic acid]]. |
== Toxicity == | == Toxicity == | ||
| − | Carbon | + | Carbon monoxide is toxic to [[human|humans]] and many other species. It bonds redily to hemoglobin molecules in blood, preventing the transfer of oxygen within the body. Symptoms begin at concentrations as low as 100ppm. |
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Revision as of 16:37, 21 December 2008
Carbon Monoxide is a molecule containing one carbon atom and one oxygen atom. It is a colorless and oderless gass at room temperature.
Contents
Manufature
Reverse Water-Gas Shift Reaction
The synthesis of carbon monoxide is readily achieved using the Reverse Water-Gas Shift Reaction.
Metal Oxide Reduction
The reduction of metal oxides, with carbon produces carbon monoxide as a byproduct. Iron oxide is used in the following example:
FeO + C → Fe + CO
Use
Carbon monoxide is used in the synthesis of hydrocarbons. It is also used in the manufacure of methanol and acetic acid.
Toxicity
Carbon monoxide is toxic to humans and many other species. It bonds redily to hemoglobin molecules in blood, preventing the transfer of oxygen within the body. Symptoms begin at concentrations as low as 100ppm.
