Liquid Iron

Liquid iron is the hot, liquid, metallic iron product obtained upon reduction of iron ore (normally in Blast Furnace or in Corex Furnace). It contains about 93-94% Iron (Fe) and other elements/impurities like Carbon (4%), Silicon (~1%), Manganese (+1%) Sulphur, Phosphorus etc. Hot metal is the primary input for production of steel in the Integrated Steel Plants.

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Liquid Nitrogen, Liquid Steel, Liquidation, Liquidity, Liquidity Adjustment Facility, Liquidity Premium, Liquidity Risk