Iron ore is, usually, found in the form of
1. As oxides (Haematite, Magnetite, Limonite)
2. As Carbonates ( Siderite)
3. As sulphides (Pyrite)
17) Iron ore is, usually, found in the form of
all of these
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hematite
The iron ore mostly used for the production of pig iron is hematite.
The principal iron ores are hematite (Fe2O3) .
Hematite is an iron oxide mineral.
Hematite contains iron about 70%
70 percent
The iron ore mostly used for the production of pig iron is hematite.
The principal iron ores are hematite (Fe2O3) .
Hematite is an iron oxide mineral.
Hematite contains about 70% iron.
reducing the ore with carbon in the presence of flux
Smelting is the process of reducing the ore with carbon in the presence of flux.
stack
stack:The portion of the blast furnace above its widest cross-section is called stack.
Bosh:The portion of the blast furnace below its widest cross-section is called bosh.
Throat: The charge is fed into the blast furnace through the throat.
Hearth: The hearth is the lowest, but the most important part of the blast furnace.