The limitation of nitrogen oxides (NO x ) emissions from stationary combustion chambers is still an important issue in the field of the natural environment protection. This paper describes the reduction of NO x in the presence of iron. A few new aspects of research describing the utilization of iron as an additive that influences NO x reduction at high temperatures are presented. In particular, the influence of the excess air number (k) on the NO x removal efficiency in the presence of Armco iron was determined. A [50 % increase in the efficiency was achieved at k = 0.6. The research was conducted using N 2 / NO mixed with a flue gas from carbon monoxide combustion. In addition, a correction factor (Arrhenius-type empirical equation) was determined, which enabled the calculation of the oxygen influence on the inhibition of the de-NO x reaction in the presence of iron. The NO x reduction was also tested using bearing steel samples. Finally, the use of iron in de-NO x processes under different combustion conditions is briefly reviewed and analyzed.