Reaction between ilmenite and H2SO4?

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In summary, the conversation discusses the reaction of FeTiO3 with sulfuric acid and how its idealized formula does not accurately reflect the composition of the ore. The summarized reaction includes the reaction of TiO2 and FeO with sulfuric acid, but does not include the reaction of Fe2O3. The speaker also mentions calculating the enthalpy of reaction using the enthalpies of formation of various compounds, but notes that this may not be accurate due to the incomplete representation of Fe(III) in the ore.
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FeTiO3+2H2SO4=FeSO4+TiOSO4+2H2O
FeTiO3 is an idealized formula of an ore and hence the chemical compound doesn't exist. FeTiO3 consists of TiO2, FeO and Fe2O3. The reaction of each of these with sulfuric acid is as follows:

TiO2+H2SO4=TiOSO4+H2O
FeO+H2SO4=FeSO4+H2O
Fe2O3+3H2SO4=Fe2(SO4)3+3H2O

So why doesn't the summarized reaction have Fe2(SO4)3? I also calculated the enthalpy of reaction in the summarized equation using the enthalpies of formation of FeTiO3, H2SO4, TiOSO4, FeSO4 and H2O. Perhaps I should add up all the 3 bottom equations instead, taking into account the composition of the ore (53.2 percent TiO2, 18.1 percent Fe2O3, 28.7 percent FeO) to calculate the enthalpy of reaction?

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The idealized formula FeTiO3 = FeO⋅TiO2, it doesn't take into account existence of Fe(III) in the ore at all, so every attempt at calculating anything based on it is doomed.
 
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1. What is the chemical equation for the reaction between ilmenite and H2SO4?

The chemical equation for this reaction is: Ilmenite + H2SO4 → FeSO4 + TiO2 + H2O

2. What type of reaction is the reaction between ilmenite and H2SO4?

This is a double displacement reaction, also known as a metathesis reaction.

3. What are the products of the reaction between ilmenite and H2SO4?

The products of this reaction are ferrous sulfate (FeSO4), titanium dioxide (TiO2), and water (H2O).

4. How does the reaction between ilmenite and H2SO4 occur?

The reaction between ilmenite and H2SO4 occurs through the process of acid-base neutralization. The sulfuric acid (H2SO4) acts as the acid, while the ilmenite (FeTiO3) acts as the base. The proton from the acid is transferred to the base, resulting in the formation of the products.

5. What are the uses of the reaction between ilmenite and H2SO4?

The reaction between ilmenite and H2SO4 is commonly used in the production of titanium dioxide, which has a wide range of applications including in the production of paint, sunscreen, and food coloring. Ferrous sulfate, another product of this reaction, is used as a fertilizer and in water treatment processes.

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