Bessemer converter

The Bessemer converter is a significant industrial device used to produce steel from molten pig iron. Invented by Henry Bessemer in the 1850s, it works by blowing air through the molten iron, which oxidizes impurities like carbon, resulting in a purer and stronger metal. The process is efficient and helps mass-produce steel, which is crucial for construction, manufacturing, and various engineering applications. This innovation greatly contributed to the growth of the steel industry and the development of modern infrastructure.