How long does the ferroniobium reduction reaction last?

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In the aluminothermic process used to produce ferroniobium, the exothermic reduction reaction typically lasts between 15 and 30 minutes. During this time, the reaction reaches temperatures of approximately 2,400 °C (4,350 °F).1