The smelting of iron ore requires temperatures of _________.

A)2,250°C to 3,400°C
B)1,250°C to 1,400°C
C)250°C to 400°C
D)3,250°C to 3,400°C

Question

The smelting of iron ore requires temperatures of _________.

A)2,250°C to 3,400°C 
B)1,250°C to 1,400°C 
C)250°C to 400°C 
D)3,250°C to 3,400°C

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The smelting of iron ore typically requires temperatures between 1,250°C to 1,400°C. Although smelting temperatures may vary depending on the type of furnace and process used, temperatures in the range of 1,250-1,400°C are generally adequate to melt and reduce iron ore into iron metal. Options A, C, and D are either too high or too low to be considered appropriate temperatures for iron ore smelting.

The Smelting of Iron Ore Requires Temperatures of _________